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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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ALG6 acts as a modifier gene in the inherited genetic eye disease retinitis pigmentosa 59

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamRepresentative chromatograms for each potential modifier gene. DNA from each patient sample was PCR-amplified at all five modifier sites and pur

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ALG6 acts as a modifier gene in the inherited genetic eye disease retinitis pigmentosa 59

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamRepresentative chromatograms for each potential modifier gene. DNA from each patient sample was PCR-amplified at all five modifier sites and pur

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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

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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

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Study indicates a potential treatment for corneal endothelial disease, reducing the need for corneal transplants

JANUARY 2, 2024byElsevierResearchers at Harvard Medical School have demonstrated the potent therapeutic effects of administration of the neuropeptide α-melanocyte–stimulating hormone (α-MSH) thr

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Study indicates a potential treatment for corneal endothelial disease, reducing the need for corneal transplants

JANUARY 2, 2024byElsevierResearchers at Harvard Medical School have demonstrated the potent therapeutic effects of administration of the neuropeptide α-melanocyte–stimulating hormone (α-MSH) thr

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Researchers develop potential glaucoma treatment strategy to guide stem cells to the retina

NOVEMBER 18, 2023byMassachusetts Eye and Ear InfirmaryPetr Baranov, MD, PhD, (right) has a conversation with a colleague at his lab at the Schepens Eye Research Institute of Mass Eye and Ear in

Updated on: March 28,2024 3

Researchers develop potential glaucoma treatment strategy to guide stem cells to the retina

NOVEMBER 18, 2023byMassachusetts Eye and Ear InfirmaryPetr Baranov, MD, PhD, (right) has a conversation with a colleague at his lab at the Schepens Eye Research Institute of Mass Eye and Ear in

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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 4

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 4

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

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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

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A new displacement-pressure biparametrically regulated softness sensory system for intraocular pressure monitoring

by Science China Press(a) Mechanism for the feel of softness by a human fingertip. (b) Structure of the indentor. The two sensors are integrated on the sphere surface. (c) Multi-segment displacem

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A new displacement-pressure biparametrically regulated softness sensory system for intraocular pressure monitoring

by Science China Press(a) Mechanism for the feel of softness by a human fingertip. (b) Structure of the indentor. The two sensors are integrated on the sphere surface. (c) Multi-segment displacem

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As AI eye exams prove their worth, lessons for future tech emerge

by Hannah Norman, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChristian Espinoza, director of a Southern California drug-treatment provider, recently began employing a powerful new assistant: an a

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As AI eye exams prove their worth, lessons for future tech emerge

by Hannah Norman, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChristian Espinoza, director of a Southern California drug-treatment provider, recently began employing a powerful new assistant: an a

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Eye ointments sold at Walmart, CVS recalled due to infection risk

by Ernie MundellEye ointment products made in India and sold in the United States at Walmart, CVS and other retailers are being recalled due to a danger of infection.Brassica Pharma Pvt. Ltd., of Maha

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Eye ointments sold at Walmart, CVS recalled due to infection risk

by Ernie MundellEye ointment products made in India and sold in the United States at Walmart, CVS and other retailers are being recalled due to a danger of infection.Brassica Pharma Pvt. Ltd., of Maha

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