Researchers identify genes and cell types that may have causal role in primary open-angle glaucoma formation

by Ryan Jaslow,Mass General BrighamAnalysis workflow from POAG and IOP GWAS to causal regulatory mechanisms, genes, pathways, and cell types.aPOAG and IOP associations genome-wide (k

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Researchers identify genes and cell types that may have causal role in primary open-angle glaucoma formation

by Ryan Jaslow,Mass General BrighamAnalysis workflow from POAG and IOP GWAS to causal regulatory mechanisms, genes, pathways, and cell types.aPOAG and IOP associations genome-wide (k

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Cómo deshacerse de un orzuelo (7 consejos eficaces)

Cómo deshacerse de un orzuelo (7 consejos eficaces)Los orzuelos son protuberancias causadas por bacterias, que producen inflamación y aparecen en el borde del párpado. Aunque suelen desaparecer en uno

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The risks of eyelash extensions aren't pretty, from cornea erosion to cancer-causing glue

by Adam Taylor,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUltra long, thick eyelashes might be in vogue, but are they worth the expense—and the risk to health?Our natural eyelashes perfor

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The risks of eyelash extensions aren't pretty, from cornea erosion to cancer-causing glue

by Adam Taylor,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUltra long, thick eyelashes might be in vogue, but are they worth the expense—and the risk to health?Our natural eyelashes perfor

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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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Potential modifier gene identified as cause of ciliary pathology in retinitis pigmentosa patient

by University of BarcelonaIn silico studies of c.920C>A;p.(Thr307Lys) variant in the RPGR gene. Credit: Cells (2024). DOI: 10.3390/cells13060524Ciliopathies are rare diseases in which the formation

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Potential modifier gene identified as cause of ciliary pathology in retinitis pigmentosa patient

by University of BarcelonaIn silico studies of c.920C>A;p.(Thr307Lys) variant in the RPGR gene. Credit: Cells (2024). DOI: 10.3390/cells13060524Ciliopathies are rare diseases in which the formation

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Retinal imaging and genetics data used to predict future disease risk

by Massachusetts Eye and Ear InfirmarySenior study author Nazlee Zebardast, MD, MSc, director of Glaucoma Imaging at Mass Eye and Ear, examines OCT images. Credit: Mass Eye and EarThe retina is s

Updated on: June 23,2024 6

Retinal imaging and genetics data used to predict future disease risk

by Massachusetts Eye and Ear InfirmarySenior study author Nazlee Zebardast, MD, MSc, director of Glaucoma Imaging at Mass Eye and Ear, examines OCT images. Credit: Mass Eye and EarThe retina is s

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Genetic mechanisms may reveal retinal vascular disease therapeutic targets

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityEarly postnatal endothelial-specific deletion of Foxc1 impairs the blood-retinal barrier. Credit: Tsutomu Kume, Ph.D.Investigators led by Tsutomu Kume, P

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Genetic mechanisms may reveal retinal vascular disease therapeutic targets

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityEarly postnatal endothelial-specific deletion of Foxc1 impairs the blood-retinal barrier. Credit: Tsutomu Kume, Ph.D.Investigators led by Tsutomu Kume, P

Updated on:June 15,2024 3

Eye specialists warn of possible eye injuries due to corks rocketing from pressurized bottles

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressPractical advice to reduce the risk of champagne cork related eye injuries. Credit:BMJ(2023). DOI: 10.1136/bmj.p2520A small team of eye specialists from the Un

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Eye specialists warn of possible eye injuries due to corks rocketing from pressurized bottles

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressPractical advice to reduce the risk of champagne cork related eye injuries. Credit:BMJ(2023). DOI: 10.1136/bmj.p2520A small team of eye specialists from the Un

Updated on:December 28,2023 6

Scientists develop a versatile imaging system that will help diagnose pathologies in the back of the eye

bySPIEThe proposed system can take detailed images of the eye fundus in real time while simultaneously measuring the spectral profile of a small target region, whose position can be readjusted e

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Scientists develop a versatile imaging system that will help diagnose pathologies in the back of the eye

bySPIEThe proposed system can take detailed images of the eye fundus in real time while simultaneously measuring the spectral profile of a small target region, whose position can be readjusted e

Updated on:January 02,2024 9

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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The Menace of Myopia: How Modern Lifestyles Are Impacting Youth Vision

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The Menace of Myopia: How Modern Lifestyles Are Impacting Youth Vision

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Machine learning model identifies mild cognitive impairment from retinal scans

by Duke University Medical CenterIllustration of the structure of the convolutional neural network (CNN) for differentiation of eyes of subjects with mild cognitive impairment from cognitively he

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Machine learning model identifies mild cognitive impairment from retinal scans

by Duke University Medical CenterIllustration of the structure of the convolutional neural network (CNN) for differentiation of eyes of subjects with mild cognitive impairment from cognitively he

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