Ophthalmology

Researchers find clue to rare genetic disorder Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is an inherited form of vision loss that causes people to have trouble with their colour vision and difficulty seeing in the centre of their visual…

Novel approach to the development of treatments for optic neuropathiesCredit: Ohshima Laboratory, Waseda University A new study by Professor Toshio Ohshima of Waseda University has found that the inhibition of phosphorylation of collapsing…

UBC researchers develop new laser microscope that could be 'revolutionary' for treatment of diseases such as skin cancerCredit: UBC University of British Columbia researchers have developed a specialized microscope that has the potential…

Credit: UC San Diego Health Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common causes of vision loss in people over age 65. The exact cause is unknown, but the fact that a family history of AMD increases a person's risk…

Participants in a phase I/II clinical trial of a new enzyme-based treatment for severe dry eye disease experienced reduced signs of disease and discomfort, according to a paper in Translational Vision Science and Technology. The trial…

Differences in the shape and biology of nerve cells in the retina and macula reveal a metabolic response critical to the eye's defence against disease Scientists have found significant differences in the shape and biology of the same type…

Credit: Baylor College of Medicine A discovery opens the possibility of one day restoring loss of vision by activating the retina's ability to regenerate. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the Cardiovascular Research Institute…

Kellogg Eye Center study shows cases of herpes zoster ophthalmicus tripled in 12 year time span, highest among older adults More Americans are being diagnosed with eye complications of shingles, but older adults can call the shots on…

Close monitoring appears to provide results equal to immediate treatment with lower cost and lower riskCredit: John Soares BOSTON - (April 29, 2019) - A change to the approach for treating diabetic macular edema may be on the way,…

East Asia, South Asia and South East Asia regions bear the greatest burdenCredit: Photo by Dean Saffron, courtesy of Brien Holden Vision Institute 538 million people with vision impairment from uncorrected myopia…