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

New treatment developed to dramatically slow down the progression of blindness-causing retinal diseases

by National Research Council of Science and TechnologySchematic illustration of syringe-injectable inflammation-responsive hydrogel for suppression of inflammatory microglia for preventing photor

Updated on: March 05,2024

New treatment developed to dramatically slow down the progression of blindness-causing retinal diseases

by National Research Council of Science and TechnologySchematic illustration of syringe-injectable inflammation-responsive hydrogel for suppression of inflammatory microglia for preventing photor

Updated on:March 05,2024

AI as accurate as ophthalmologists in diagnosing corneal infections, study finds

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEye care specialists could see artificial intelligence help in diagnosing infectious keratitis (IK), a leading cause of corneal blindne

Updated on: October 30,2024

AI as accurate as ophthalmologists in diagnosing corneal infections, study finds

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEye care specialists could see artificial intelligence help in diagnosing infectious keratitis (IK), a leading cause of corneal blindne

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

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

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

The logic underlying recurrent activity in the primary visual cortex

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressEnsembles are divided into two categories as follows: in rows whether they are diffuse (mean distance >200 µm, top) or compact ( 0.7, left) or untuned (<0.3, ri

Updated on: June 26,2024

The logic underlying recurrent activity in the primary visual cortex

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressEnsembles are divided into two categories as follows: in rows whether they are diffuse (mean distance >200 µm, top) or compact ( 0.7, left) or untuned (<0.3, ri

Updated on:June 26,2024

Study identifies 'visual system' protein for circadian rhythm stability

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineTenm3 expression in the SCN is highest in VIP cells. (A) RNAscope in situ hybridization in coronal sections of P5 C57Bl/6J brains for Tenm3, Vip, and

Updated on: March 30,2024

Study identifies 'visual system' protein for circadian rhythm stability

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineTenm3 expression in the SCN is highest in VIP cells. (A) RNAscope in situ hybridization in coronal sections of P5 C57Bl/6J brains for Tenm3, Vip, and

Updated on:March 30,2024

Finding a treatment option for tear duct obstruction that works for children

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCongenital tear duct obstruction (a blocked tear duct) is the most common cause of excessive tearing in infants an

Updated on: May 22,2024

Finding a treatment option for tear duct obstruction that works for children

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCongenital tear duct obstruction (a blocked tear duct) is the most common cause of excessive tearing in infants an

Updated on:May 22,2024

Gene therapy offers promise for treating glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration

byTrinity College DublinCredit:International Journal of Molecular Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.3390/ijms25168876Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have developed a highly promising ge

Updated on: September 14,2024

Gene therapy offers promise for treating glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration

byTrinity College DublinCredit:International Journal of Molecular Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.3390/ijms25168876Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have developed a highly promising ge

Updated on:September 14,2024

Gene therapy found to be effective in hereditary blindness

Gene therapy found to be effective in hereditary blindnessbyKarolinska InstitutetExamples of inferior subretinal exudates and subretinal pigmented deposits. Credit:Nature Communications&nb

Updated on: September 15,2024

Gene therapy found to be effective in hereditary blindness

Gene therapy found to be effective in hereditary blindnessbyKarolinska InstitutetExamples of inferior subretinal exudates and subretinal pigmented deposits. Credit:Nature Communications&nb

Updated on:September 15,2024

Bascom Palmer's Moon-Shot Project: An Initiative to Transplant the Whole Eye

Updated on: August 28,2024

Bascom Palmer's Moon-Shot Project: An Initiative to Transplant the Whole Eye

Updated on:August 28,2024