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Laughter may be as effective as drops for dry eye disease

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

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
Organic compound found in trees could prevent contact lens eye infections

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

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
Researchers test new imaging method for monitoring intermediate uveitis, a rare eye disease

Researchers test new imaging method for monitoring intermediate uveitis, a rare eye disease

by University of BonnOptical coherence tomography angiography showing ocular vascular perfusion in intermediate uveitis: The upper images show the superficial and the lower images the deep retina

Researchers test new imaging method for monitoring intermediate uveitis, a rare eye disease

by University of BonnOptical coherence tomography angiography showing ocular vascular perfusion in intermediate uveitis: The upper images show the superficial and the lower images the deep retina
Machine learning can predict eyes at risk for diabetic retinopathy progression

Machine learning can predict eyes at risk for diabetic retinopathy progression

by Lori SolomonAutomated machine learning models may help identify eyes at risk for diabetic retinopathy (DR) progression based on ultra-widefield retinal images, according to a study published online

Machine learning can predict eyes at risk for diabetic retinopathy progression

by Lori SolomonAutomated machine learning models may help identify eyes at risk for diabetic retinopathy (DR) progression based on ultra-widefield retinal images, according to a study published online
Predicting long-lasting pain from LASIK with tear proteins

Predicting long-lasting pain from LASIK with tear proteins

byAmerican Chemical SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSurgeons can correct some vision problems by altering the eye so it better focuses light. While these procedures—which include laser p

Predicting long-lasting pain from LASIK with tear proteins

byAmerican Chemical SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSurgeons can correct some vision problems by altering the eye so it better focuses light. While these procedures—which include laser p
Gene therapy offers promise for treating glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration

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

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

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

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
Discovery could help with early detection of vision loss in age-related macular degeneration

Discovery could help with early detection of vision loss in age-related macular degeneration

by Inka Väth,University Hospital BonnMultimodal imaging of four iAMD patients presenting iRORA lesions. Column 1: Infrared SLO images. Column 2: OCT-B scan through the center of the iRORA lesion

Discovery could help with early detection of vision loss in age-related macular degeneration

by Inka Väth,University Hospital BonnMultimodal imaging of four iAMD patients presenting iRORA lesions. Column 1: Infrared SLO images. Column 2: OCT-B scan through the center of the iRORA lesion

Las 3 diferencias entre miopía y astigmatismo

Las 3 diferencias entre miopía y astigmatismoLa miopía y el astigmatismo son dos trastornos oculares muy frecuentes que se expresan con problemas de visión, pero hay diferencias entre ellos. Veámoslas
Study identifies 'visual system' protein for circadian rhythm stability

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

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
Revitalizing vision: Metabolome rejuvenation can slow retinal degeneration

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

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