Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye. An ophthalmologist is a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems, possessing comprehensive training to provide the full spectrum of eye care, from prescribing glasses and contact lenses to complex and delicate eye surgery. The field covers a vast range of conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases, and vision correction surgeries. Advances in ophthalmology have led to innovative and effective treatments for many eye conditions, significantly improving quality of life and vision for patients. Ophthalmology continues to be a forefront of medical research, particularly in areas like laser treatment, advanced surgical techniques, and genetic eye disorders.
Discoveries may lead to novel treatments and enhanced therapies New findings from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB), in collaboration with the University of Bonn, have…
A research collaboration between the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and Biobizkaia suggests employing a readily available, straightforward, and non-invasive method to track neurodegeneration….
Gut bacteria linked to inherited eye diseases may be treatable with antimicrobials, a groundbreaking study suggests, offering new hope for preventing blindness. Sight loss in…
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…
Individuals who performed poorly on vision tests, even while using their glasses or contact lenses, were also found to have concerning scores on cognitive tests….
Clinical trial suggests low-dose atropine is an effective myopia treatment. The results of a new clinical trial suggest that the first drug therapy to slow…
A landmark study published in the journal Genes & Diseases has substantially advanced our understanding of the human visual system. A groundbreaking study has taken…
In preclinical models, investigators uncovered a novel mechanism underlying the development of diabetic cataracts that undermines current hypothesis. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital have…
Research indicates that certain neural cell circuits responsible for color vision are exclusive to humans. Research in the field of color vision has uncovered new…
“Dormant” cone photoreceptors continue to drive retinal activity for vision. New University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) research in mice suggests that “dormant” cone photoreceptors…
Scientists at UVA Health have uncovered a previously unknown factor that contributes to the harmful growth of blood vessels in the eye. This breakthrough could…
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…
After 10 years, AREDS2 formula shows increased efficacy compared to the original formula, benefit of eliminating beta-carotene. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease…
Smart LED contact lenses developed for treating diabetic retinopathy. Diabetes is a long-term chronic disease with many complications and requires lifelong care. The longer a…
A simple eye test may make diagnosing the earliest stages of ‘diseases of old age’ possible when people are much younger, University of Otago researchers…
Difference between the retina’s biological age and the person’s real age is linked to heightened death risk. The ‘retinal age gap’—the difference between biological and…
UTSW brain pressure project critical to Mars mission, NASA says. A subtle smile emerged on Dr. James Leidner’s face as he envisioned telling people of…
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have identified unique molecular signals in the body that could hold the key to developing a supplement capable…