Researchers test new imaging method for monitoring intermediate uveitis, a rare eye disease
An estimated 5% to 10% of blindness worldwide is due to the rare inflammatory eye disease uveitis. Intermediate uveitis is often associated with a chronic course of the disease and the need for immunosuppressive therapy. Intermediate uveitis primarily causes inflammation of the vitreous body, but blood flow to the retina can also be restricted.
What is traumatic retinal detachment, and how does it happen?
Traumatic retinal detachment (TRD) is a serious eye condition that occurs when the retina, a thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye, pulls away from its regular position. Trauma or injury to the eye often causes this.
What is tractional retinal detachment?
Tractional retinal detachment occurs if scar tissue in the eye causes the retina to move out of position. It requires immediate medical attention.
New drug could prevent diabetic eye and kidney disease in people with diabetes
New research has shown a novel type of inhibitor drug could prevent microvascular diabetic complications, such as diabetic eye and kidney disease. The University of Bristol-led research is published in Cardiovascular Diabetology.
Diagnosed with macular degeneration? Here's what you need to know
Age-related macular degeneration can lead to vision loss in seniors, but new therapies have offered fresh hope for preserving eyesight later in life, eye experts say.
Six ways to look after your eyes in 2024
The World Health Organization estimates that over 80% of all vision impairment around the world can be prevented and even cured. Reducing the risk of eye diseases involves adopting a combination of lifestyle changes, protective measures, and regular eye care. Here are six ways to look after your eyes in 2024.
Eye specialists warn of possible eye injuries due to corks rocketing from pressurized bottles
A small team of eye specialists from the University of Cambridge, the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center, University College Dublin School of Medicine and Texas A&M College of Medicine is warning of possible eye injuries as many bottles of champagne are opened over the holiday season. In their project, reported in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) the group studied available literature describing eye injuries that can result from corks moving at high speeds.
Burden of visual impairment has increased globally, according to study
The number of prevalent cases of visual impairment globally increased substantially in working-age individuals from 1990 to 2019, according to a study published online Dec. 7 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Scientists develop a versatile imaging system that will help diagnose pathologies in the back of the eye
A research team from Zilia Inc., Canada, led by Professor Dominic Sauvageau from University of Alberta, has developed a much more flexible system for targeted spectroscopy in the eye fundus.
Tips for living with diabetic macular edema
Macular edema is a condition that involves swelling in the eye that may cause blurry vision. In certain cases, the side effects of diabetes can cause macular edema.