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Home lighting tied to activity levels in adults with visual impairment

Home lighting tied to activity levels in adults with visual impairment

by Lori SolomonThe home environment, particularly lighting, may influence home activity metrics in older adults with visual impairment, according to astudypublished online Feb. 8 inJ

Home lighting tied to activity levels in adults with visual impairment

by Lori SolomonThe home environment, particularly lighting, may influence home activity metrics in older adults with visual impairment, according to astudypublished online Feb. 8 inJ
Scientists search for new treatment target for diabetic retinopathy

Scientists search for new treatment target for diabetic retinopathy

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are searching for a new treatment target fo

Scientists search for new treatment target for diabetic retinopathy

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are searching for a new treatment target fo
New technology offers promising treatment for ischemic retinopathy

New technology offers promising treatment for ischemic retinopathy

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologyContribution of TRAP1 to the development of ischemic retinopathy. (A) Schematic for the experimental procedures of OIR mice. B)

New technology offers promising treatment for ischemic retinopathy

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologyContribution of TRAP1 to the development of ischemic retinopathy. (A) Schematic for the experimental procedures of OIR mice. B)
Should my child get contact lenses? Pediatric ophthalmologist offers advice

Should my child get contact lenses? Pediatric ophthalmologist offers advice

by Douglas R. Fredrick MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor children with poor vision caused by refractive errors (problems with focusing), glasses are often t

Should my child get contact lenses? Pediatric ophthalmologist offers advice

by Douglas R. Fredrick MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor children with poor vision caused by refractive errors (problems with focusing), glasses are often t
DNA damage is key factor in age-related macular degeneration, study finds

DNA damage is key factor in age-related macular degeneration, study finds

byUniversity of California, IrvineErcc1 deficiency alters retinal structure and increases senescence markers in neural retina. Credit:Aging Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1111/acel.14419A resea

DNA damage is key factor in age-related macular degeneration, study finds

byUniversity of California, IrvineErcc1 deficiency alters retinal structure and increases senescence markers in neural retina. Credit:Aging Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1111/acel.14419A resea
Supplements found to slow disease progression during late stage of 'dry' age-related macular degeneration

Supplements found to slow disease progression during late stage of 'dry' age-related macular degeneration

byNational Eye InstituteAge-related macular degeneration affects the macula, the part of the retina that provides central vision. Credit: National Eye InstituteIn a new analysis of data, researc

Supplements found to slow disease progression during late stage of 'dry' age-related macular degeneration

byNational Eye InstituteAge-related macular degeneration affects the macula, the part of the retina that provides central vision. Credit: National Eye InstituteIn a new analysis of data, researc
Diabetes drug linked to increased risk of severe eye condition

Diabetes drug linked to increased risk of severe eye condition

by Nana Olejank Hansen,University of Southern DenmarkCredit: CC0 Public DomainTwo independent studies from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) show that patients with type 2 diabetes who ar

Diabetes drug linked to increased risk of severe eye condition

by Nana Olejank Hansen,University of Southern DenmarkCredit: CC0 Public DomainTwo independent studies from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) show that patients with type 2 diabetes who ar
Field of vision data helping to track health outcomes

Field of vision data helping to track health outcomes

byUniversity of Western AustraliaOverview of the data extraction process from the Humphrey Field Analyzer machines. Credit:Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology(2024). DOI: 10.11

Field of vision data helping to track health outcomes

byUniversity of Western AustraliaOverview of the data extraction process from the Humphrey Field Analyzer machines. Credit:Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology(2024). DOI: 10.11
Researchers use AI to help people see more clearly

Researchers use AI to help people see more clearly

by Kelly DeVos,Arizona State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMyopia, also known as nearsightedness, is on the rise, especially among children. Experts predict that by the year 2050,

Researchers use AI to help people see more clearly

by Kelly DeVos,Arizona State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMyopia, also known as nearsightedness, is on the rise, especially among children. Experts predict that by the year 2050,
Retinal disorder diagnosis improved by new AI-powered medical imaging

Retinal disorder diagnosis improved by new AI-powered medical imaging

by Haolun Xu,Xi'an jiaotong-Liverpool UniversityComparing visual results of fovea localization predictions by various methods. Credit: XJTLU/IEEE 10.1109/JBHI.2024.3445112Population-based st

Retinal disorder diagnosis improved by new AI-powered medical imaging

by Haolun Xu,Xi'an jiaotong-Liverpool UniversityComparing visual results of fovea localization predictions by various methods. Credit: XJTLU/IEEE 10.1109/JBHI.2024.3445112Population-based st
AI tool uses eye imaging datasets to optimize diabetic eye screening

AI tool uses eye imaging datasets to optimize diabetic eye screening

byKing's College LondonDeep learning system training schema for the 2 year prediction interval. Credit:Communications Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43856-024-00590-zResearchers a

AI tool uses eye imaging datasets to optimize diabetic eye screening

byKing's College LondonDeep learning system training schema for the 2 year prediction interval. Credit:Communications Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43856-024-00590-zResearchers a
Using advanced optical tomography to assess ocular microcirculation

Using advanced optical tomography to assess ocular microcirculation

by Marcin Powęska,Polish Academy of SciencesSchematic of the STOC-T experimental setup for mouse retinal imaging and fundus imaging system to support the alignment of the mouse for proper focusi

Using advanced optical tomography to assess ocular microcirculation

by Marcin Powęska,Polish Academy of SciencesSchematic of the STOC-T experimental setup for mouse retinal imaging and fundus imaging system to support the alignment of the mouse for proper focusi