Human, Bird and Reptile Tears Aren’t So Different – Critical to Healthy Eyesight Across Species
Bird and reptile tears aren’t so unlike our own, shows a new study in Frontiers in Veterinary Science. But the differences could provide insights into…
Bird and reptile tears aren’t so unlike our own, shows a new study in Frontiers in Veterinary Science. But the differences could provide insights into…
One of the immune system’s oldest branches, called complement, may be influencing the severity of COVID-19 disease, according to a new study from researchers at…
Ophthalmologists encouraged to take extra precautions while working with patients who have conjunctivitis. A case of pink eye is now a reason to be tested…
New findings published in Contact Lens & Anterior Eye provide evidence-based guidance for practitioners and patients, including 5 important facts for every contact lens wearer…
Researchers have identified a new protein linked to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that could offer new hope for the diagnosis and treatment of the disease,…
It started with scientific astonishment. Why is there a green glow when looking at an infrared emitting device? “Such a strange phenomenon was observed by…
Light-sensitive cells in immature retina are networked, suggesting bigger role in developing brain. By the second trimester, long before a baby’s eyes can see images,…
The human visual brain devotes most of its neuronal resources to process the part of the visual scene that we see with both eyes. To…
In a first-of-its-kind clinical report, retina specialists at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE) have shown that severe vision loss…
Another reason to get cataract surgery: It can make you 48% safer on the road. A new study shows patients’ driving performance improves significantly after…
High-quality medical images produced using a microchip prove researcher’s fabrication method can be used to miniaturize sensing, imaging, and optical communication systems. Scientists in Christine…
Researchers from Columbia University have developed a new technique for the powerful gene-editing tool CRISPR to restore retinal function in mice afflicted by a degenerative…
A newly published study demonstrates for the first time that the Zika virus can cause glaucoma in infants who were exposed to the virus during…
A team of scientists has identified a chemical that could potentially be used in eye drops to reverse cataracts. Identified as a “priority eye disease”…
Researchers at The University of Nottingham have discovered a new layer of the human cornea located at the back of the cornea between the corneal…
Using exome sequencing, a team of scientists has discovered the human gene that causes a relatively rare but devastating type of early-onset blindness, providing an…
Co-developed by Harvard Medical School researchers and colleagues, a new computer-based simulation tool, the Cataract Master, aims to minimize clinical risk while providing residents and…
A new study from a team of scientists hints that people blinded by optic nerve damage from trauma or glaucoma might be able to regain…