Laser Touch-Up Sharpens Vision for Patients Disappointed by Vision Quality After Cataract Surgery, Study Finds
For some people, cataract surgery is a success on paper and a disappointment in daily life. The operation went well, often with a costly "premium" lens implant, and the eye chart says their vision is fine. Yet they describe glare around headlights, halos at night, washed-out contrast, or a vague sense that their vision is never quite in focus.
Statins may help lower glaucoma risk, study finds
Researchers estimate that about 95 million people around the world are living with glaucoma, an eye condition that damages the optic nerve, which is responsible for transmitting vision information from the eyes to the brain.
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Eye infections can steal sight, but early diagnosis can save vision
Rising rates of infectious eye diseases are putting more people at risk of preventable vision loss, prompting researchers to call for greater awareness of the warning signs and the importance of early treatment.
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New technology advances understanding of eye pressure and glaucoma
For millions of people at risk of glaucoma, healthy eye pressure can mean the difference between preserving vision and losing it. Yet despite decades of research, scientists still do not fully understand what regulates daily changes in eye pressure or how those fluctuations may contribute to glaucoma. A series of three studies led by Christopher Passaglia, a University of South Florida professor and associate chair in the Department of Medical Engineering, is helping fill in those gaps.
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9 Common Causes of Blurry Vision in One Eye
Blurry vision in one eye can be alarming, often signaling underlying health issues. Identifying the cause is crucial for effective treatment and preventing further vision loss.
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Can Too Much Screen Time Harm Your Eyes?
Excessive screen time can lead to temporary vision issues like dry eyes and headaches, especially as we age. Simple habits can help maintain eye health and comfort.
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Workout supplement recalled after FDA finds ‘hidden ingredient’ known to raise blood pressure, cause heart problems
Houston-based Leader Formulas is recalling one lot of its Rapture Preworkout dietary supplement due to the presence of 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMMA), an ingredient not listed on the product label.
FDA Accepts Nanoscope`s BLA for Optogenetic Gene Therapy Mogenry in Retinitis Pigmentosa
The FDA has accepted and filed Nanoscope Therapeutics’ biologics license application (BLA) for Mogenry (sonpiretigene isteparvovec; MCO-010), an investigational optogenetic gene therapy designed to restore vision in patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and severe vision loss.
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Could this common bacteria in the eye be driving Alzheimer's disease?
A new study found that a common type of bacteria that causes sinus infections may stay in the eye for many years, potentially increasing a person’s risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists believe the identification of these bacteria may help detect and develop new treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease.
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Aging blocks the retina's ability to regrow lost neurons, a first-of-its-kind study finds
A new study from the laboratory of Levi Todd, Ph.D., at Upstate Medical University has found that aging significantly limits the ability of support cells in the retina, called glia, to be reprogrammed into new neurons, a finding with important implications for the future of regenerative medicine for age-related neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and glaucoma.
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