Researchers discover that blinking is crucial for processing visual information, challenging traditional perspectives on vision and contributing to a broader revision of understanding in the…
Scientists link the disruption of a sensitive eye reflex with severe autism, paving the way for quicker diagnosis and novel treatment options. Researchers at the…
Researchers have cultivated human retinas in a laboratory setting, unveiling the process by which a derivative of vitamin A produces the unique cells responsible for…
A new study introduces a novel approach to predicting the course of uveitis through retinal blood flow analysis, potentially transforming patient monitoring and clinical trial…
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) develop models based on machine learning that predict long-term visual acuity in patients with high myopia, one…
Though vertebrates vary widely in the number of retinal cell types, most seem to have a common origin. Karthik Shekhar and his colleagues raised a…
A new study indicates that 3D retinal scans could revolutionize the early detection and monitoring of kidney disease, offering a non-invasive and efficient diagnostic tool….
Early detection of Parkinson’s disease through eye scans may soon enable preventive strategies against neurodegeneration, thanks to a major study using AI in retinal imaging….
Researchers in Sweden have developed a microscale device for implantation in the eye, which presents new opportunities for cell-based treatment of diabetes and other diseases….
A team of researchers has mapped almost 6,000 proteins from different cell types within the eye by analyzing tiny drops of eye fluid that are…
Consuming grapes improved macular pigment accumulation and downregulated harmful biomarkers. In a recent randomized, controlled human study, consuming grapes for 16 weeks improved key markers…
Scientists utilize nanotechnology to address a prevalent cause of vision loss. Scientists have discovered a way to use nanotechnology to create a 3D ‘scaffold’ to…
A standardized eye examination might reveal in the future whether people are suffering from long Covid / post-Covid. A team of scientists was able to…
In a study involving 1.7 million elderly Americans, individuals residing in counties with an average temperature exceeding 60 °F faced a significantly increased risk of…
Why Adult Plasticity Matters Similar to how toddlers rapidly pick up languages during their formative years, our visual system too has its own “critical period”…
A new study reveals that biomimetic materials, when pulsed with low-energy blue light, can reshape damaged corneas, including increasing their thickness. The findings have the…
Visual range is a critical asset for top athletes in almost any sport. Nutrition is an important part of any top athlete’s training program. And…
NIH-funded trial underscores the need for more research to head off high myopia. A two-year randomized controlled trial conducted by the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator…