New Hope for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Meibomian glands are the oil glands along the edge of the eyelid that secrete a fluid known as meibum to prevent tear evaporation and protects the eye surface. As a person ages, the meibomian glands shrink, known as meibomian gland dysfunction, and this leads to evaporative dry eye disease. This causes swollen eyelids, itchy eyes, […]
Utilizing Genetics & Nanoparticles to Treat Inherited Retinal Diseases
Many eye diseases, such as Retinitis Pigmentosa, Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) and Stargardt Disease, have a genetic basis. Researchers are studying these and other inherited retinal diseases in order to identify the genes responsible and to use this information to develop genetic tests and treatments. Research projects at the National Eye Institute, Oregon State University […]