Glaucoma is a progressive eye disorder characterized by fluid buildup inside the eye, causing ocular hypertension. By 2040, it is estimated that 111.8 million people worldwide will be affected by glaucoma, potentially leading ...
Jan 2, 2025
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An ancient brain circuit, which enables the eyes to reflexively rotate up as the body tilts down, tunes itself early in life as an animal develops, a new study finds.
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Since July 2024, faricimab has also been approved in Europe for the treatment of visual impairment due to macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion. The German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) ...
Dec 30, 2024
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Now that the Federal Trade Commission is doubling-down on its rule requiring eye doctors to provide their patients' prescriptions after eye exams, consumers are encountering more options for their purchases than just those ...
Dec 27, 2024
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A multinational study led by the LHON Study Group has revealed sustained visual improvements and a favorable safety profile five years following lenadogene nolparvovec gene therapy in patients with Leber hereditary optic ...
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in individuals over 65, characterized by abnormal changes in the macular, resulting in reduced vision and distorted objects. Dry AMD accounts for ...
Dec 23, 2024
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Australians are exposed to some of the highest levels of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the world.
Dec 22, 2024
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Humans and other primates are innately able to perceive fine details, vibrant colors and focus their attention on specific elements of what they are seeing at a given time. This ability is supported by the foveola, a tiny ...
Like a complex network of highways, retinal microcirculation is a hidden system that powers the life of the eye—delivering oxygen, nourishing tissues, and allowing cells to function without disruption.
Dec 18, 2024
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An AI-enhanced camera designed to take images of the eye's retina, developed by UCL and Moorfields researchers, is being deployed in remote Western Australia in an effort to prevent rural and Indigenous Australians going ...
Dec 17, 2024
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