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New intramuscular mRNA vaccine offers easier alternative to treat neovascular eye diseases

An mRNA vaccine developed by researchers from Japan suppressed abnormal blood vessel growth or neovascularization in the retina of mouse models.

26 Sep 2025

Reversing age-related vision loss with retinal lipid therapy

Changes in vision are often a common sign of aging. If you sit in a dimly lit restaurant with anyone over the age of 60, you'll likely hear the person say, "Hold on - let me pull out my cell phone. I need more light to read the menu!" But what if we could reverse age-related visual decline?

24 Sep 2025

New eyedrop raises hopes for less invasive treatment of serious vision conditions

A new eyedrop has shown early success in delivering protective compounds to where they're needed most in the eye, raising hopes for less invasive treatment of serious vision conditions.

22 Sep 2025

New research aims to use eyedrops to lower lifetime risk of nearsightedness complications

For the first time, researchers are leading a national study to see if the onset of nearsightedness can be delayed – and consequently reduced in magnitude over a lifetime – with the use of eyedrops in young children.

19 Sep 2025

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Ousted CDC officials clap back at RFK Jr.

Fired less than a month after being confirmed as head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Susan Monarez appeared at a dramatic Senate hearing this week alongside another ousted CDC official and directly contradicted Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's earlier testimony about why she was fired.

18 Sep 2025

University of Houston co-leads national study on atropine eyedrops for nearsightedness prevention

The University of Houston is co-leading a national study, the first of its kind in the United States, exploring whether atropine eyedrops can delay the onset of nearsightedness in young children and lessen its progression over a lifetime, a project with potential to shape future standards in vision care.

18 Sep 2025

Psoriasis linked to higher risk of age-related macular degeneration

New research presented today at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2025 reveals that people with psoriasis face a significantly increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss.

17 Sep 2025

More than half of the general population experience dry eyes, yet only few receive professional care

Dry eyes can cause significant discomfort, and the symptoms become more common as we age. However, until now, it was unclear what proportion of the population suffered from the condition, with estimates ranging from 5-50%.

15 Sep 2025

Specially formulated eye drops may offer a simple solution for presbyopia patients

Everybody develops presbyopia as they age – a difficulty in focusing on near objects and text – and often have to resort to reading glasses. However, the solution might be as simple as using special eye drops two or three times a day.

15 Sep 2025

AI can predict which patients need treatment to preserve their eyesight

Researchers have successfully used artificial intelligence (AI) to predict which patients need treatment to stabilize their corneas and preserve their eyesight, in a study presented today (Sunday) at the 43rd Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).

15 Sep 2025

New 3D eye model reveals causes of steroid-related glaucoma

The eye, like most organs, has an intricate plumbing system. Pressure builds when drainage is impaired, and this condition – glaucoma – can cause irreversible vision loss.

4 Sep 2025

Wayne State researchers pursue new treatments for ocular chemical injuries in military personnel

Researchers at Wayne State University are pursuing new therapies for treating chemical injuries to the eyes with the help of a two-year, $400,400 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD).

28 Aug 2025

UCLA researchers decode the muscle mechanics behind blinking

A blink of an eye seems natural and instantaneous, but is it? Without a functioning eyelid, the eye can become dry, irritated and eventually lose the ability to see clearly.

8 Aug 2025

Patients face vitamin deficiencies years after bariatric surgery

A review reveals dangerous vitamin deficiencies post-bariatric surgery, highlighting the need for improved follow-up to prevent life-threatening complications.

30 Jul 2025

Exonate plans 'CLEAR-DE' Phase IIb clinical trial of lead candidate EXN407 for diabetic eye disease

Exonate Ltd., a biotechnology company developing novel, non-invasive, small-molecule therapeutics for patients with retinal vascular diseases, today announced plans to initiate a Phase IIb clinical trial for its lead candidate EXN407.

29 Jul 2025

UC Davis researchers pioneer safer gene therapy for vision loss

The UC Davis Department of Ophthalmology has received a five-year, $3.6 million grant from the National Eye Institute to explore a new way to treat vision loss using gene therapy.

22 Jul 2025

Emerging therapies reshape the future of AMD treatment

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) remains a leading cause of vision loss globally, with significant advancements in treatment options for both dry and wet AMD.

18 Jul 2025

New data confirms efficacy of mitochondrial donation in preventing disease

The UK's pioneering licensed IVF technique to reduce the risk of mitochondrial diseases carried out in Newcastle has seen eight babies born, published research shows.

17 Jul 2025

New research offers hope to preserve vision in autosomal dominant optic atrophy

Autosomal dominant optic atrophy (ADOA), the most common genetic optic neuropathy, is an insidious disease. It often presents slowly during childhood by way of blurry vision, trouble reading or focusing, and sometimes only as a failed vision test.

16 Jul 2025

AI and eye scans reveal better way to predict risk from short-sightedness

A combination of routine eye scans and AI has created a powerful new way for measuring short-sightedness to better predict people's long-term risk of serious retinal damage, a new study suggests.

15 Jul 2025

Vision Loss News and Research

New intramuscular mRNA vaccine offers easier alternative to treat neovascular eye diseases

Reversing age-related vision loss with retinal lipid therapy

New eyedrop raises hopes for less invasive treatment of serious vision conditions

New research aims to use eyedrops to lower lifetime risk of nearsightedness complications

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Ousted CDC officials clap back at RFK Jr.

University of Houston co-leads national study on atropine eyedrops for nearsightedness prevention

Psoriasis linked to higher risk of age-related macular degeneration

More than half of the general population experience dry eyes, yet only few receive professional care

Specially formulated eye drops may offer a simple solution for presbyopia patients

AI can predict which patients need treatment to preserve their eyesight

New 3D eye model reveals causes of steroid-related glaucoma

Wayne State researchers pursue new treatments for ocular chemical injuries in military personnel

UCLA researchers decode the muscle mechanics behind blinking

Patients face vitamin deficiencies years after bariatric surgery

Exonate plans 'CLEAR-DE' Phase IIb clinical trial of lead candidate EXN407 for diabetic eye disease

UC Davis researchers pioneer safer gene therapy for vision loss

Emerging therapies reshape the future of AMD treatment

New data confirms efficacy of mitochondrial donation in preventing disease

New research offers hope to preserve vision in autosomal dominant optic atrophy

AI and eye scans reveal better way to predict risk from short-sightedness

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