Treatment for blindness-causing retinal detachment using viscous seaweed

byPohang University of Science and TechnologyHydrogels designed for treating retinal detachment, formulated from natural carbohydrate biomaterials obtained from algae. Credit: POSTECHIt's ta

Updated on: March 27,2024

Treatment for blindness-causing retinal detachment using viscous seaweed

byPohang University of Science and TechnologyHydrogels designed for treating retinal detachment, formulated from natural carbohydrate biomaterials obtained from algae. Credit: POSTECHIt's ta

Updated on:March 27,2024

Visual prosthesis simulator offers a glimpse into the future

by Netherlands Institute for NeuroscienceHow does a visual prosthesis work? Credit: Charlotte Daemen, Netherlands Institute for NeuroscienceIn collaboration with their colleagues at the Donders I

Updated on: March 05,2024

Visual prosthesis simulator offers a glimpse into the future

by Netherlands Institute for NeuroscienceHow does a visual prosthesis work? Credit: Charlotte Daemen, Netherlands Institute for NeuroscienceIn collaboration with their colleagues at the Donders I

Updated on:March 05,2024

Prior intravitreal injections increase risk for cataract surgery complications

by Lori SolomonA history of multiple past intravitreal injections (IVIs) poses a risk for certain future cataract surgery complications, according to a study presented at theannual meeting of th

Updated on: October 30,2024

Prior intravitreal injections increase risk for cataract surgery complications

by Lori SolomonA history of multiple past intravitreal injections (IVIs) poses a risk for certain future cataract surgery complications, according to a study presented at theannual meeting of th

Updated on:October 30,2024

Laughter may be as effective as drops for dry eye disease

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDry eye disease (DED) is a chronic condition estimated to affect around 360 million individuals worldwide. Common symptoms include uncom

Updated on: October 03,2024

Laughter may be as effective as drops for dry eye disease

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDry eye disease (DED) is a chronic condition estimated to affect around 360 million individuals worldwide. Common symptoms include uncom

Updated on:October 03,2024

Study uses new tools, machine learning to investigate major cause of blindness in older adults

by Lorena Infante Lara,Vanderbilt UniversityMultimodal imaging of subretinal drusenoid deposits (SDD) in age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Credit:Frontiers in Ophthalmology(202

Updated on: March 05,2024

Study uses new tools, machine learning to investigate major cause of blindness in older adults

by Lorena Infante Lara,Vanderbilt UniversityMultimodal imaging of subretinal drusenoid deposits (SDD) in age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Credit:Frontiers in Ophthalmology(202

Updated on:March 05,2024

Common diabetes drug shows promise for treating macular degeneration

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterMetformin 500mg tablets. Credit: public domainAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss in adults over 50 in the Un

Updated on: October 21,2024

Common diabetes drug shows promise for treating macular degeneration

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterMetformin 500mg tablets. Credit: public domainAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss in adults over 50 in the Un

Updated on:October 21,2024

Scientists develop contact lenses that release a healing agent triggered by enzymes found in the eye

byUniversity of WaterlooDegradation profile. Credit:Pharmaceutics(2023). DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16010026A cross-disciplinary University of Waterloo team has developed a new contac

Updated on: March 27,2024

Scientists develop contact lenses that release a healing agent triggered by enzymes found in the eye

byUniversity of WaterlooDegradation profile. Credit:Pharmaceutics(2023). DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16010026A cross-disciplinary University of Waterloo team has developed a new contac

Updated on:March 27,2024

Organic compound found in trees could prevent contact lens eye infections

FEBRUARY 7, 2024byUniversity of PortsmouthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests a naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for contact lenses, worn by millions

Updated on: March 30,2024

Organic compound found in trees could prevent contact lens eye infections

FEBRUARY 7, 2024byUniversity of PortsmouthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests a naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for contact lenses, worn by millions

Updated on:March 30,2024

Corneal toxicity reported with mirvetuximab soravtansine

by Elana GotkineFor patients receiving mirvetuximab soravtansine (MIRV) treatment for primary gynecologic malignancies, corneal toxicity is not uncommon, but usually resolves, according to a study pre

Updated on: October 30,2024

Corneal toxicity reported with mirvetuximab soravtansine

by Elana GotkineFor patients receiving mirvetuximab soravtansine (MIRV) treatment for primary gynecologic malignancies, corneal toxicity is not uncommon, but usually resolves, according to a study pre

Updated on:October 30,2024

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

Updated on: July 17,2024

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

Updated on:July 17,2024

How safe are your solar eclipse glasses? Cheap fakes from online marketplaces pose a threat, supply-chain experts say

by Yao,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAmericans from Maine to Texas are set for a rare treat on April 8, 2024, when atotal solar eclipsewill be visible across much

Updated on: March 27,2024

How safe are your solar eclipse glasses? Cheap fakes from online marketplaces pose a threat, supply-chain experts say

by Yao,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAmericans from Maine to Texas are set for a rare treat on April 8, 2024, when atotal solar eclipsewill be visible across much

Updated on:March 27,2024

Reprogramming stem cells to make 'retinal sheets' to treat blindness in minipigs

byThe Company of BiologistsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMillions of people around the world are affected by retinal degenerative diseases. In most cases, loss of vision is caused by damage

Updated on: December 09,2024

Reprogramming stem cells to make 'retinal sheets' to treat blindness in minipigs

byThe Company of BiologistsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMillions of people around the world are affected by retinal degenerative diseases. In most cases, loss of vision is caused by damage

Updated on:December 09,2024