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Gene therapy shows promise in glaucoma research
Pete Williams is one of few researchers in Sweden concentrating on glaucoma. The goal is an effective treatment, something that stops the degenerative process in the nerve cells of the eye.
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Brain implants to restore sight face a fundamental problem—more pixels don't ensure better vision
Elon Musk recently pronounced that the next Neuralink project will be a "Blindsight" cortical implant to restore vision: "Resolution will be low at first, like early Nintendo graphics, but ultimately may exceed normal human ...
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AI model has strong performance for identifying pediatric eye disease
An artificial intelligence (AI) model has strong performance for accurately identifying myopia, strabismus, and ptosis using mobile photographs, according to a study published online Aug 6 in JAMA Network Open.
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Researcher develops Korea's first modified intraocular lens power selection method
A new modified intraocular lens (IOL) power selection method was developed, which has more accurate power calculation than the existing method. Dr. Youngsub Eom of Department of Ophthalmology of Korea University's Ansan Hospital ...
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Medicaid vision coverage for adults varies widely by state
A new study shows that 6.5 million Medicaid enrollees (12%) lived in states without coverage for routine adult eye exams; and 14.6 million (27%) resided in states without coverage for eyeglasses. The study based on 2022-23 ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Q&A: Olympic vision: Strabismus, coloboma and eyeglasses on the world stage
Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik, affectionately dubbed "pommel horse guy" by the internet, is capturing hearts not just for his bronze-winning talent, but also for his eyeglasses.
Aug 6, 2024
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Field of vision data helping to track health outcomes
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have designed a new method to extract data on a large scale to assess and track changes in people's field of vision.
Aug 5, 2024
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Novel mechanism of retinal degeneration
Photoreceptors, like polarized sensory neurons, are essential for light sensation and phototransduction, which are highly dependent on the photoreceptor cilium. Disruption of photoreceptor cilia has been implicated in a variety ...
Jul 31, 2024
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New model shows cortical implants like Elon Musk's Blindsight are unlikely to 'exceed normal human vision'
Elon Musk recently declared on X that Blindsight, a cortical implant to restore vision, would have low resolution at first "but may ultimately exceed normal human vision."
Jul 29, 2024
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GLP1RAs tied to greater risk of diabetic retinopathy progression than SGLT2is
In patients with diabetes and established diabetic retinopathy (DR), treatment with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP1RAs) is associated with increased risks of DR progression compared with sodium-glucose cotransporter ...
Jul 26, 2024
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New study shows critical improvements in treating rare eye cancer in children
The evolution of retinoblastoma treatment over the past 15 years has resulted in a higher likelihood of vision preservation without compromising survival, according to research released at the Society of NeuroInterventional ...
Jul 25, 2024
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Key mechanism of intraocular pressure regulation suggests novel treatment approaches for glaucoma
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of visual impairment and blindness. According to statistics from the Hospital Authority, in Hong Kong, three out of every 100 individuals aged over 40 suffer from glaucoma.
Jul 25, 2024
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Gene therapy discovery triggers hope for glaucoma patients
The protein tau is essential to the function of cells in the brain and central nervous system, but when over-produced under certain conditions, it forms tangles that clog the cells' internal structures. These tangles have ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Taking a closer look at eye cancer: Research offers new insight into high rate of metastasis
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) is one step closer to understanding why uveal melanoma, the deadliest form of eye cancer, has such a high rate of metastasis.
Jul 22, 2024
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Combination treatment based shows promise for treatment of retinal degenerations, drug repurposing study finds
Drug repurposing shows promise in the treatment of retinal degenerations, according to a new study by an international team of researchers, published in Nature Communications. A combination treatment incorporating three existing ...
Jul 22, 2024
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Study finds people who lost sight early in life are less accurate at estimating auditory distances
New research has found that people who experience partial vision loss in early childhood find it more difficult to accurately judge the location of a sound than those who lose sight later in life.
Jul 19, 2024
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Subretinal adeno-associated virus T-cell inhibition: Exploring potential existence of anti-transgene immune responses
A new study shows that subretinal adeno-associated virus 8 (AAV8) injections cause proinflammatory T-cell immune response against the transgene product. According to the study, published in the journal Human Gene Therapy, ...
Jul 18, 2024
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The risks of eyelash extensions aren't pretty, from cornea erosion to cancer-causing glue
Ultra long, thick eyelashes might be in vogue, but are they worth the expense—and the risk to health?
Jul 17, 2024
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New study shows promising diagnosis of multiple sclerosis from images of the eye
Researchers at Durham University, UK and Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran have developed an innovative approach to diagnosing multiple sclerosis using advanced eye imaging techniques.
Jul 17, 2024
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Ophthalmologic manifestations of acute leukemia are heterogeneous
Ophthalmologic manifestations of acute leukemia are heterogeneous and detectable at initial presentation or relapse, according to a study published online July 10 in the Annals of Hematology.
Jul 17, 2024
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Supplements found to slow disease progression during late stage of 'dry' age-related macular degeneration
In a new analysis of data, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found that taking a daily supplement containing antioxidant vitamins and minerals slows progression of late-stage dry age-related macular ...
Jul 16, 2024
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Self-imposed use cessation dates tied to ophthalmic drop waste
Self-imposed use cessation dates (SUCD) for multiuse eye drop bottles leads to significant drug waste and associated costs, according to a report published online July 1 in Ophthalmology.
Jul 16, 2024
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Biomarkers reveal how patients with glaucoma may respond to treatment
Over 700,000 people in the UK have glaucoma and it is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. The condition occurs when the cells in the eye that help you see (called retinal ganglion cells) start to die.
Jul 12, 2024
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AI assistant shows great promise in cataract care pathway
A new study has found that an artificial intelligence (AI) conversational agent enhances patient care after cataract surgery. The AI-powered automated voice system, called Dora, is able to call patients to ask them questions, ...
Jul 11, 2024
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Macaque study provides insights for future clinical diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma
A study, titled "Single-cell transcriptomic Atlas of aging macaque ocular outflow tissues" appearing in Protein & Cell, delves into the age-related changes in the trabecular meshwork (TM) of macaques, which are vital for ...
Jul 11, 2024
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