New Paths for Treating Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy, is a complication of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It can lead to permanent vision damage, if not treated. Two research projects seek to learn more about diabetic retinopathy. One project at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is looking into a possible treatment pathway. Another project, at Johns […]
Targeting and Repairing Genes: Breakthroughs in Treating Eye Diseases
Many times, the purpose of vision research is to identify genes that cause diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration and Leber Congenital Amaurosis, and then either stop the gene from causing damage or fix the troublesome gene entirely. Two research projects are focused on just that and the results are promising. Scientists from the lab […]
Aqueous Humor and Nerve Degeneration Advances
In vision diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration, once functional vision is lost, there is no way to restore it. That’s why adults between the ages of 18 to 65 are advised to have yearly eye exams. These exams can detect not only changes in vision but the first signs of glaucoma, macular degeneration […]
Retinopathy of Prematurity: Breakthroughs in Treatment and Diagnosis
Having a child born prematurely poses numerous challenges for the parents. There is the additional time spent in the hospital, as well as concerns about the life and health of the baby. One concern is the potential development of retinopathy of prematurity, a form of blindness. Retinopathy of prematurity happen when a premature baby comes […]