Eye Health

Vision is a vital sense that significantly impacts the quality of life. This hub features numerous well-researched articles on the anatomy, physiology, and function of the human eye, as well as in-depth discussions on common and rare eye diseases, their diagnosis and treatment, and recent developments in ophthalmology. You can find information here based on evidence on a wide range of topics, from eye care and vision screening for children to more complex conditions such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and eye cancers. The collection also examines how genetics and the environment impact eye health, the effects of systemic diseases on the eyes, and the application of new technologies such as optogenetics and artificial intelligence in clinical ophthalmology.
Air Pollution and Eye Health

The eye is a delicate organ with a large and moist area exposed to the environment that makes it more susceptible to air pollution than other parts of the body.

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Brain immune cells found to regulate anxiety and grooming behaviors

Brain immune cells found to regulate anxiety and grooming behaviors

Retinal stimulation via contact lenses effective as antidepressants in mice

Retinal stimulation via contact lenses effective as antidepressants in mice

Identifying the methodology gap that prevents treatment of infection-triggered chronic diseases

Identifying the methodology gap that prevents treatment of infection-triggered chronic diseases

Smart technology meets wound care to combat dangerous diabetic ulcers

Smart technology meets wound care to combat dangerous diabetic ulcers

Early helping behavior shaped by caregiver interactions and motor skills

Early helping behavior shaped by caregiver interactions and motor skills

Researchers discover a brain signal that predicts child attention lapses

Researchers discover a brain signal that predicts child attention lapses

Woman left blind by hospital failings wins £2.4 m NHS payout

Woman left blind by hospital failings wins £2.4 m NHS payout

BGI Genomics joins HGP2 Rare Disease Alliance to close rare disease care gap in Asia-Pacific

BGI Genomics joins HGP2 Rare Disease Alliance to close rare disease care gap in Asia-Pacific

Researchers uncover sex-specific metabolic patterns in ocular tissues

Researchers uncover sex-specific metabolic patterns in ocular tissues

Scientists call for explainable AI in protein language models

Scientists call for explainable AI in protein language models

New AI chip identifies meibomian gland dysfunction within milliseconds

New AI chip identifies meibomian gland dysfunction within milliseconds

Children frequently pressure parents to buy unhealthy foods during shopping

Children frequently pressure parents to buy unhealthy foods during shopping

Scientists uncover cellular mechanism behind rare childhood brain disorders

Scientists uncover cellular mechanism behind rare childhood brain disorders

Time-restricted eating helps with adherence in diabetes patients

Time-restricted eating helps with adherence in diabetes patients

Chromosome abnormalities may help cancer cells resist treatment and spread

Chromosome abnormalities may help cancer cells resist treatment and spread

Study identifies genetic cause linked to juvenile glaucoma risk

Study identifies genetic cause linked to juvenile glaucoma risk

CGRP inhibitors may reduce glaucoma risk among migraine patients

CGRP inhibitors may reduce glaucoma risk among migraine patients

New immunotherapy strategy overcomes resistance in colorectal cancer treatment

New immunotherapy strategy overcomes resistance in colorectal cancer treatment

Eye-tracking technology identifies cognitive gaps between nursing students and clinical experts

Eye-tracking technology identifies cognitive gaps between nursing students and clinical experts

Nose attractiveness influences how people view overall facial features

Nose attractiveness influences how people view overall facial features

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