Solar eclipse: Glasses are key says ophthalmologist

by Adriana Pérez, Chicago TribuneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNicole Bajic was completing her medical residency at the University of Chicago when she briefly ducked out between surgery training cl

Updated on: March 27,2024

Solar eclipse: Glasses are key says ophthalmologist

by Adriana Pérez, Chicago TribuneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNicole Bajic was completing her medical residency at the University of Chicago when she briefly ducked out between surgery training cl

Updated on:March 27,2024

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

Updated on: August 31,2024

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

Updated on:August 31,2024

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

Updated on: December 23,2024

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

Updated on:December 23,2024

Prevalence of uncorrected refractive error 14.6 percent in Black Americans, finds study

by Elana GotkineOverall, 14.6 percent of African Americans aged 40 years and older have uncorrected refractive error (UCRE), according to astudypublished online Feb. 22 inJAMA Ophtha

Updated on: March 05,2024

Prevalence of uncorrected refractive error 14.6 percent in Black Americans, finds study

by Elana GotkineOverall, 14.6 percent of African Americans aged 40 years and older have uncorrected refractive error (UCRE), according to astudypublished online Feb. 22 inJAMA Ophtha

Updated on:March 05,2024

Stem cell transplants repair macular holes in primate study

byCell PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHuman stem cell transplants successfully repaired macular holes in a monkey model,researchers reportOctober 3 in the journalStem Ce

Updated on: October 09,2024

Stem cell transplants repair macular holes in primate study

byCell PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHuman stem cell transplants successfully repaired macular holes in a monkey model,researchers reportOctober 3 in the journalStem Ce

Updated on:October 09,2024

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

Updated on: September 02,2024

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

Updated on:September 02,2024

Revitalizing vision: Metabolome rejuvenation can slow retinal degeneration

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterDifferent stages of retina degeneration in two people with RP. Credit: Photos provided by Stephen Tsang.Gene therapy may be the best hope for curing re

Updated on: March 27,2024

Revitalizing vision: Metabolome rejuvenation can slow retinal degeneration

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterDifferent stages of retina degeneration in two people with RP. Credit: Photos provided by Stephen Tsang.Gene therapy may be the best hope for curing re

Updated on:March 27,2024

Stem cell shots: Unveiling a safer way to treat inflammatory eye diseases

Stem cell shots: Unveiling a safer way to treat inflammatory eye diseasesbyFujita Health UniversityResearchers from Japan have found that treatment with mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) increase

Updated on: February 17,2025

Stem cell shots: Unveiling a safer way to treat inflammatory eye diseases

Stem cell shots: Unveiling a safer way to treat inflammatory eye diseasesbyFujita Health UniversityResearchers from Japan have found that treatment with mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) increase

Updated on:February 17,2025

Free eye disease screening program engages high-risk adults

by Elana GotkineA novel free eye disease screening program is engaging adults at high risk for eye disease who are underusing eye care services, according to a studypublishedonline Aug. 22

Updated on: September 02,2024

Free eye disease screening program engages high-risk adults

by Elana GotkineA novel free eye disease screening program is engaging adults at high risk for eye disease who are underusing eye care services, according to a studypublishedonline Aug. 22

Updated on:September 02,2024

New imaging approach simplifies retina exams by enabling digital refocusing

Updated on: September 14,2025

New imaging approach simplifies retina exams by enabling digital refocusing

Updated on:September 14,2025

Producing tears in a dish: Researchers develop first model of human conjunctiva

by Hubrecht InstituteUnder allergy-like conditions, the number of mucus-producing cells increases. Credit: Marie Bannier-Hélaouët, copyright: Hubrecht Institute.The Organoid group at the Hubrecht

Updated on: March 05,2024

Producing tears in a dish: Researchers develop first model of human conjunctiva

by Hubrecht InstituteUnder allergy-like conditions, the number of mucus-producing cells increases. Credit: Marie Bannier-Hélaouët, copyright: Hubrecht Institute.The Organoid group at the Hubrecht

Updated on:March 05,2024

Lab-grown retinas explain why people see colors dogs can't

by Johns Hopkins UniversityRetinal organoid marked to show blue cones in cyan and green/red cones in green. Cells called rods that help the eye see in low-light or dark conditions are marked in m

Updated on: March 05,2024

Lab-grown retinas explain why people see colors dogs can't

by Johns Hopkins UniversityRetinal organoid marked to show blue cones in cyan and green/red cones in green. Cells called rods that help the eye see in low-light or dark conditions are marked in m

Updated on:March 05,2024