Some Drops & Some Gold
Retinitis Pigmentosa, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy—they are all retinal diseases, and they can all lead to blindness. Thankfully, there are treatments that can manage the symptoms and slow the progression of these diseases. Can anything else be done to slow the progression? And more importantly, can anything be done to restore vision—not just maintain […]
Unveiling the Secrets of Vision: Insights into Photoreceptors and Future Treatments
The photoreceptors in the eye are responsible for vision. There are two types of photoreceptors: rods and cones. Rods are responsible for vision in low level light and they have little to do with color vision. Cones function in bright light and are vital for color vision. Vision loss occurs when the photoreceptors aren’t working. […]
Technology & The Eye
Technology has changed our lives in so many ways. If there wasn’t an Internet, would we be able to do FaceTime, Skype or Zoom calls with co-workers or loved ones during the pandemic? In addition, advances in imaging technology and biometrics has helped in the diagnosis and treatment of many medical conditions. Technology is also […]
Light & Sleep (Or the Lack Thereof)
Getting up at night to go to the bathroom or just getting up in the morning can be difficult. Especially since we’ve been asleep for hours and the first exposure to light can blinding. Of course, our eyes adjust and we go about our tasks or go back to sleep. Exposure to light doesn’t just […]