Targeting Glaucoma and AMD
When it comes to vision diseases, such as glaucoma or macular degeneration, there isn’t one exact cause that leads to their development. Usually, it is a combination of factors, such as genetics, lifestyle and in some cases, medications with steroids can lead to glaucoma. Of course, it would be ideal to learn more about the […]
Innovations in AMD Research
Biomedical research has led to both increased knowledge of many diseases and treatments that improve outcomes for patients. This includes research into age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Scientists at the National Institutes for Health (NIH) and Washington University at St. Louis have developed separate techniques that can lead to improved treatments for this disease. Scientists at […]
Retina: A Health Window
It has been said that the eyes are the window to the soul. Thanks to medical research, it can now be said that the retina is a window to overall health. Research at the National Eye Institute (NEI), Johns Hopkins University, and Massachusetts Eye and Ear, demonstrates how the retina can be both a therapeutic […]