New Paths Toward Glaucoma Treatments
According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, 4.2 million people in the U.S. have glaucoma. The disease occurs when the drainage angle in the eye is not working properly and intraocular pressure builds up. When the pressure in the eye increases, it can damage the optic nerve. Almost half of those who have glaucoma don’t know […]
How the Brain Sharpens Vision
For those reading this who wear corrective lenses, have you noticed that when you get new prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses, your vision is sharper and you are able to see more details than you were before. Of course, there is more to this than merely having better lenses. Vision is a function of both […]
Neutrophils & DNA
When there is an injury in the eye or other parts of the body, immune cells in the blood, known as neutrophils, respond. It’s a different story with the retina. When the retina’s photoreceptor cells are damaged, it is the microglia, the brain’s immune cells, that respond and the neutrophils aren’t called into action. In […]
AI & The Eye
In case you have been hiding under a rock, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been in the news a lot lately. It has been used to train robots to work in complex settings and to reduce the amount data needed to generate ocular images in a clinical setting. Training Robots Two studies done at the University […]
Infant Vision & Amblyopia
The eyes and brain work together to process the images that come into our eyes, so that we can move about and do our everyday tasks. What is going on in the brain that allows vision to take place? How do the brain and eyes work together, in particular when it comes to infants since […]
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 […]
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 […]
Replace or Renew
When the tires on your car wear out, some cars will show this by way of a specific light or message on the dashboard. When your kitchen knives get dull, you know this by the fact that you can’t slice things as easily. So, you either replace the tires or you renew the knives by […]
Eye Transplantation and Optic Nerve Regeneration
There are treatments and procedures for glaucoma and cataracts, such as cataract removal or eye drops and laser treatments, that can help preserve vision. The trouble is, once vision is lost it can’t be restored—yet. Two research projects are working to change that fact. One project under the auspices of the Advanced Research Projects Agency […]