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New research identifies signal that appears to trigger retinal regeneration in zebrafish

If you were a fish and your retina was damaged, it could repair itself and your vision would be restored in a few weeks.

10 Mar 2017

Study identifies therapeutic target for diabetic retinopathy

Specific cells in the retina trigger inflammation and vision impairment associated with diabetes, according to new research out of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

9 Mar 2017

Newly developed hydrogels may pave way for novel eye surgery techniques

A newly developed elastic gel administered in liquid form and shown to turn jellylike within minutes after injection into rabbits' eyes to replace the clear gelatinous fluid inside their eyeballs, may help pave the way for new eye surgery techniques, says an international team of researchers led by Japanese scientists.

9 Mar 2017

Pittcon 2017: reflections from the floor

Pittcon 2017 commenced with a fascinating talk by world-renowned optogenetics expert Dr. Karl Deisseroth, D.H. Chen Professor of Bioengineering, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University and Investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

From Pittcon 9 Mar 2017

In-home occupational therapy reduces depression symptoms in patients with impaired vision

Johns Hopkins researchers report that in-home occupational therapy appears to reduce the rate and severity of depression in people at higher risk for the disorder because of seriously impaired vision.

8 Mar 2017

Bruker showcases innovative high-performance systems and high-value analytical solutions at Pittcon 2017

Bruker (NASDAQ: BRKR) is showcasing a selection of innovative high-performance systems and high-value analytical solutions at Pittcon 2017 (www.pittcon.org), with an emphasis on pharma and applied markets, as well as on nano-materials research and microscopy.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 7 Mar 2017

TSRI scientists discover how key protein establishes proper vision

Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute have discovered how a protein called α2δ4 establishes proper vision.

6 Mar 2017

Altered distribution of cerebrospinal fluid can predict autism risk in infants

Researchers from the UC Davis MIND Institute, University of North Carolina and other institutions have found that altered distribution of cerebrospinal fluid in high-risk infants can predict whether they will develop autism spectrum disorder.

6 Mar 2017

Noise pollution in cities and hearing loss have 64% positive correlation, study reveals

For World Hearing Day, digital hearing app Mimi has published a report detailing hearing loss around the world. Using data gathered from over 200,000 participants of their hearing test, statistics from the World Health Organisation, and the SINTEF report on noise pollution, the study investigates how noise pollution in cities relates to hearing.

6 Mar 2017

Researchers develop new tool to evaluate survival, recovery in elderly patients with isolated TBI

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of death for people age 45 and younger in the United States, but, as people live longer, this type of injury is becoming more prevalent in those 75 and older.

3 Mar 2017

Study finds useful way to evaluate impact of stress in AMD

Age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss among older adults in the United States, is often associated with psychological stress.

3 Mar 2017

New method to identify, sort stem cells may help restore vision to people with damaged corneas

Researchers working as part of the University of Georgia's Regenerative Bioscience Center have developed a new way to identify and sort stem cells that may one day allow clinicians to restore vision to people with damaged corneas using the patient's own eye tissue.

3 Mar 2017

New research emphasizes importance of skin cancer prevention and detection

On average, one person dies of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, every hour. Because this disease can affect anyone, everyone should take steps to reduce their risk and catch melanoma in its earliest stages, when it's most treatable.

3 Mar 2017

Rheumatoid arthritis drug blocks metabolic pathway, reduces breast cancer tumors in mice

Mount Sinai researchers have discovered that a rheumatoid arthritis drug can block a metabolic pathway that occurs in tumors with a common cancer-causing gene mutation, offering a new possible therapy for aggressive cancers with few therapeutic options, according to a study to be published in Cancer Discovery.

3 Mar 2017

New micro-pump technology may offer promising alternative to eye drops for glaucoma patients

It is no secret that the issues associated with current glaucoma medications can be problematic. Systemic medications carry the risk of side effects, while the current medical treatment of choice, eye drops, has its own drawbacks.

2 Mar 2017

Advances in Optogenetics

Optogenetics is a way of introducing information into the brain using light, it targets specific cells or connections across the brain. It is fast, like brain signaling, and helps you communicate with neural circuitry in a language more similar to what is normally used within the brain.

From Pittcon 2 Mar 2017

Eye Health News and Research

Latest Eye Health News and Research

New research identifies signal that appears to trigger retinal regeneration in zebrafish

Study identifies therapeutic target for diabetic retinopathy

Newly developed hydrogels may pave way for novel eye surgery techniques

Pittcon 2017: reflections from the floor

In-home occupational therapy reduces depression symptoms in patients with impaired vision

Bruker showcases innovative high-performance systems and high-value analytical solutions at Pittcon 2017

TSRI scientists discover how key protein establishes proper vision

Altered distribution of cerebrospinal fluid can predict autism risk in infants

Noise pollution in cities and hearing loss have 64% positive correlation, study reveals

Researchers develop new tool to evaluate survival, recovery in elderly patients with isolated TBI

Study finds useful way to evaluate impact of stress in AMD

New method to identify, sort stem cells may help restore vision to people with damaged corneas

New research emphasizes importance of skin cancer prevention and detection

Rheumatoid arthritis drug blocks metabolic pathway, reduces breast cancer tumors in mice

New micro-pump technology may offer promising alternative to eye drops for glaucoma patients

Advances in Optogenetics

Cholesterol-processing enzyme could be therapeutic target to stave off neurologic diseases

Scientists find new way to monitor water quality in swimming pools

Athletes’ anxiety over illness symptoms could increase injury risk

New BSR guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for clinicians prescribing non-biologic DMARDs

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