Unlocking the Secrets of the Gaze: What Our Eyes Reveal About Us
We constantly move our eyes to gather important information from our surroundings. By measuring eye movements, we can gain insight into how this information is…
Eyes News
Repeated Stress Can Accelerate Aging of the Eye
Stress-induced retinal aging produces symptoms similar to those that occur naturally with aging. New research from the University of California, Irvine, indicates that aging plays…
Education and Genetics: A Dangerous Combination That Can Cause Nearsightedness
Increased schooling is linked to a higher risk of nearsightedness in presence of five genetic variants, according to a new study. A new study published…
Why Is Eye Contact Different in Autism? New Yale Research Sheds Light
Reduced eye contact with others is a common characteristic of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Although eye contact is an important aspect of social interactions, scientists…
Dry Eye Disease Impacts Cornea Healing Process
People with a condition known as dry eye disease are more likely than those with healthy eyes to suffer injuries to their corneas. Studying mice,…
New Research: Bad Sleep, Snoring, and Sleepiness During the Day Could All Increase Your Risk of Permanent Sight Loss
New findings highlight the importance of sleep therapy for those at risk and eye exams for poor sleepers. A recent UK Biobank study published in…
8 Ways to Beat Eyestrain and Revitalize Dry Eyes
If you use a computer for hours a day, there’s a good chance you know what it’s like to have eyestrain or dry eyes. Maybe…
Gene Therapy Can Restore Night Vision After Decades of Congenital Blindness
The patients had Leber Congenital Amaurosis, a type of genetic congenital blindness. According to researchers at the Scheie Eye Institute at the Perelman School of…
New Insights Into Eye Diseases: 3D Map Reveals DNA Organization Within Human Retina Cells
NIH researchers reveal new insights on how genetic architecture determines gene expression, tissue-specific function, and disease phenotype in blinding diseases. National Eye Institute (NEI) scientists…
Super-Recognizers – Scientists Reveal the Mechanism Behind Their Fascinating Superpower
According to a new study, super-recognizers spread their gaze more evenly than average observers. A face is never forgotten by super-recognizers. They can see their…
A Single Protein Could Reveal the Secrets of Age-Related Vision Loss
The researchers found that vitronectin is a promising target for macular degeneration. Francesca Marassi, Ph.D., a professor at Sanford Burnham Prebys, is leading research that…
Gene Therapy Successfully Restores Cone Function in Colorblind Children
Following treatment, two of the four children’s measurements of cone function closely resembled those of normal-sighted research participants. According to a recent study led by…
Scientists Find That the Loss of a “Youth” Protein Could Drive Aging
Mice without a protective protein in their eyes have symptoms resembling age-related macular degeneration. According to a recent National Eye Institute (NEI) study in mice,…
Caffeine Metabolite May Slow Progression of Nearsightedness in Children
If proved effective in clinical trials, 7-MX could be a valuable future treatment. A metabolite of caffeine, known as 7-MX, may slow the progression of…
A New Genetic Eye Disease Has Been Discovered
A new type of macular dystrophy, which is a cause of central vision loss, has been discovered through genetic and clinical research. A new disease that damages…
Not Harmless Toys: Paintball Guns Are More Dangerous Than Previously Thought
A new study discovered that paintball guns cause more severe eye injuries than previously thought. Researchers from the University of Chicago Medicine examined data on…
Scanning a Baby’s Eyes With This App Could Save Their Life
The first major clinical trial is a success for an app that detects jaundice in infants. According to a study co-authored by scientists at UCL…
Your Eyes Could Reveal if You Have ADHD or Autism
The eyes might disclose everything when it comes to ADHD and ASD. It’s often said that “the eyes tell it all.” According to a recent…
