With a tiny eye implant and special glasses, some legally blind patients can read again
People with a leading cause of blindness were able to read again thanks to a tiny wireless chip implanted in the back of the eye and specialized augmented glasses, according to study results published Monday in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Dry eye and its neurological implications
During American Academy of Optometry's Academy 2025 meeting in Boston, Massachusetts, Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, gave her presentation "Neurologic Dry Eye: What Like It’s Hard?," which discussed dry eye and focused on its neurological components and complex nature. Theis, who primarily works in neuro and binocular vision, emphasizes that all dry eye has a neurologic component that is often under-appreciated. The brain and brain stem play crucial roles in maintaining ocular surface homeostasis through the lacrimal and meibomian glands.
Vision therapy reverses concussion-related double and blurred vision, study finds
Nearly half of adolescents and young adults with lingering symptoms of concussion suffer from eye coordination disorders that cause double and blurred vision, headaches and difficulties concentrating.
Better vision test enables precise detection of eye disorders in toddlers
The development of a new tool for testing the eyesight of children under three could mean more children receive treatment for vision difficulties earlier, leading to positive effects on learning and development.
Scientists create artificial retina phantom to standardize eye disease diagnosis equipment
The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) has developed a retina-mimicking eye phantom that faithfully replicates the structural layers and microvascular network of the human retina. This innovation provides a new reference for objectively evaluating and calibrating ophthalmic imaging devices, paving the way for more accurate and reliable diagnosis of retinal diseases.
LASIK armed with 3D eye model provides better vision correction
An advanced form of LASIK (Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis) eye surgery that uses a virtual 3D model of a person's eye appears to offer patients better vision, a new study says.
What Is Bull’s-Eye Maculopathy?
Bull’s-eye maculopathy is an eye problem that affects the macula, the part of the retina that helps you see details clearly. It gets its name because the damage creates a ring-shaped pattern, like a bull’s-eye target, and can be caused by genetic eye diseases, certain medications, or other conditions.
Medications and Substances That May Increase Macular Degeneration Risk
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that occurs when the macula — the central part of the retina that controls sharp, straight-ahead vision — is damaged. While AMD is primarily linked to aging, genetics, and smoking, some research suggests that certain medications and habits can contribute to its development.
EyeCon 2025: The latest on treating ocular surface and cornea disease
Rahul Tonk, MD, MBA a cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon from Princeton Eye Group and faculty at Wills Eye Hospital, shared insights on recent advancements in ocular surface disease (OSD) for the EyeCon 2025 conference in Hollywood, Florida. Tonk and Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, gave their talk "Tour of the Eye -- Stop 1: Treating Ocular Surface/Cornea Disease" during the conference, which ran from September 26-27.
The #1 Step to Preserve Your Vision With Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can cause central vision loss but not complete blindness. Early diagnosis through regular eye exams can slow the progression of AMD.