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Study shows that eye and brain pressure are physiologically connected

Researchers at the University of South Florida have discovered a novel feedback pathway from the brain to the eye that modulates eye pressure - a significant advancement in the effort to diagnose and treat glaucoma.

13 Jan 2020

Breakthrough Discovery about Glaucoma could Lead to New Treatments

Researchers at the University of South Florida (USF) have made a ground-breaking discovery about how pressure is moderated in the eye that may pave the way for advances in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.

13 Jan 2020

Survey uncovers key gaps in American's knowledge of eye health

A survey conducted by The Harris Poll has uncovered key gaps in American's knowledge of eye health, and what they don't know is putting them at risk of vision loss.

13 Jan 2020

Researchers capture light emission from the eye of a patient undergoing radiotherapy

For decades, theories have existed to explain patient reports of seeing light flashes during radiation therapy, even with their eyes closed.

7 Jan 2020

New discovery has implications for better restoration of sight in AMD patients

Macular degeneration causes blindness in millions of people in the Western world. It is the most common cause of severe vision loss in the Western world among those aged 50 and over, and its prevalence increases with age.

26 Dec 2019

Collaborative Frontiers grant to help predict behavior of the brain under metabolic stress

More than 30 million Americans have diabetes, with the vast majority having Type 2 disease. Characterized by insulin resistance and persistently high blood sugar levels, poorly controlled Type 2 diabetes has a host of well-recognized complications: compared with the general population, a greatly increased risk of kidney disease, vision loss, heart attacks and strokes, and lower limb amputations.

11 Dec 2019

Study shows how diet plays a role in age-related macular degeneration

Participants who ate a diet high in red and processed meat, fried food, refined grains and high-fat dairy were three times more likely to develop an eye condition that damages the retina and affects a person's central vision, according to the results of a study from the University at Buffalo.

11 Dec 2019

Helper protein exacerbates diabetic macular edema

In a recent study using mice, lab-grown human retinal cells and patient samples, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they found evidence of a new pathway that may contribute to degeneration of the light sensitive tissue at the back of the eye.

27 Nov 2019

BB guns dangerous for kids as they increase risk of eye injuries

Often marketed as toys, non-powder firearms like BB guns, pellet guns, airsoft, and paintball guns are dangerous for children and teenagers due to a high risk of eye injury.

25 Nov 2019

Study finds increasing rate of eye injuries from nonpowder firearms among children

Nonpowder firearms have long been marketed to children and teenagers as toys or "starter" firearms and include BB, pellet, airsoft and paintball guns.

25 Nov 2019

Thermally induced mixing technique could improve treatment of AMD

Age-related macular degeneration is the primary cause of central vision loss and results in the center of the visual field being blurred or fully blacked out. Though treatable, some methods can be ineffective or cause unwanted side effects.

23 Nov 2019

CooperVision receives FDA approval for innovative MiSight 1 day contact lens

CooperVision announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval on Nov. 15, 2019 of its innovative MiSight 1 day contact lens.

22 Nov 2019

Study shows importance of targeted antibody treatment for patients with wet macular degeneration

Wet age-related macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S. Breakthrough treatments come with a steep price tag and treatment burden for the patient, but a new study suggests their benefits to patient health and society top billions of dollars, or more, if adherence could be improved.

15 Nov 2019

Understanding how pressure is regulated in the eye could lead to new treatments for glaucoma

Scientists in the University of Arizona Department of Physiology have identified a potential molecular mechanism that may hold the key to understanding how pressure is regulated in the eye.

14 Nov 2019

Fight for Sight funds new project to create UK’s first large-scale glaucoma biobank

Fight for Sight is funding a project to create the UK’s first large-scale glaucoma biobank, a new tool that will help personalize glaucoma treatment and identify patients most at risk of sight loss.

14 Nov 2019

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may affect 77 million Europeans by 2050

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in adults who are more than 50. A new study revealed that the condition might affect 77 million Europeans come 2050.

12 Nov 2019

Researchers identify genes linked to most severe symptoms of multiple sclerosis

In a bid to determine factors linked to the most debilitating forms of multiple sclerosis, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have identified three so-called "complement system" genes that appear to play a role in MS-caused vision loss.

From Johns Hopkins Medicine 31 Oct 2019

Discontinuing popular over-the-counter vitamin can lead of reversal of retinal swelling

In a first-of-its-kind clinical report, retina specialists at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai have shown that severe vision loss from a self-prescribed high dose of over-the-counter niacin is linked to injury of a specific cell type in a patient's eye.

29 Oct 2019

Wisconsin study: 3 in 5 people with Down syndrome diagnosed with dementia by age 55

Not so many years ago, people with Down syndrome rarely survived to middle age. Many died young due to heart problems associated with the congenital condition.

29 Oct 2019

Discovery in monkeys could pave way for treatment of Bardet-Biedl Syndrome

A genetic mutation that leads to a rare, but devastating blindness-causing syndrome has been discovered in monkeys for the first time. The finding offers a promising way to develop gene and cell therapies that could treat the condition in people.

25 Oct 2019

Vision Loss News and Research

Study shows that eye and brain pressure are physiologically connected

Breakthrough Discovery about Glaucoma could Lead to New Treatments

Survey uncovers key gaps in American's knowledge of eye health

Researchers capture light emission from the eye of a patient undergoing radiotherapy

New discovery has implications for better restoration of sight in AMD patients

Collaborative Frontiers grant to help predict behavior of the brain under metabolic stress

Study shows how diet plays a role in age-related macular degeneration

Helper protein exacerbates diabetic macular edema

BB guns dangerous for kids as they increase risk of eye injuries

Study finds increasing rate of eye injuries from nonpowder firearms among children

Thermally induced mixing technique could improve treatment of AMD

CooperVision receives FDA approval for innovative MiSight 1 day contact lens

Study shows importance of targeted antibody treatment for patients with wet macular degeneration

Understanding how pressure is regulated in the eye could lead to new treatments for glaucoma

Fight for Sight funds new project to create UK’s first large-scale glaucoma biobank

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may affect 77 million Europeans by 2050

Researchers identify genes linked to most severe symptoms of multiple sclerosis

Discontinuing popular over-the-counter vitamin can lead of reversal of retinal swelling

Wisconsin study: 3 in 5 people with Down syndrome diagnosed with dementia by age 55

Discovery in monkeys could pave way for treatment of Bardet-Biedl Syndrome

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