Scientists are developing a clearer picture of how visual systems develop in mammals. The findings offer important clues to the origin of retinal disorders later in life. in research published this week in the Journal of Neuroscience, University at Buffalo scientists and colleagues focused on a particular protein, called a transcription factor, that regulates gene activity necessary for the devel
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Gene Regulator Is Key to Healthy Retinal Development and Good Vision in Adulthood
Posted by Praveen (#2) 3943 days ago (Editorial)Eye Study May Lead to Help for Some Vision Loss
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Findings shed light on how people with macular degeneration might learn to adapt more quickly
The system that controls eye movements in humans is highly adaptable and can make changes within a few hours when something interferes with a person's ability to see, according to a new study. The researchers said their findings may suggest new ways to help people with age-related macular degeneration b
The system that controls eye movements in humans is highly adaptable and can make changes within a few hours when something interferes with a person's ability to see, according to a new study. The researchers said their findings may suggest new ways to help people with age-related macular degeneration b
Super Spice Saffron for Canadians Concerned About Eye Health
Posted by Praveen (#2) 3951 days ago (Editorial)
Saffron, one of the most esteemed spices in the world is now being used in an eye supplement approved by Health Canada and claimed to be a new hope for individuals affected by age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts, the two leading causes of vision impairment in Canada. Studies have shown the retinal protective effects and vision improvement properties of saffron in patients with AM
Lasers in Toys Can Cause Serious Eye Damage, FDA Warns
Posted by Praveen (#2) 3951 days ago (Editorial)
Lasers in toys can be dangerous to children and those around them, posing the risk of serious eye injuries and even blindness, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. "A beam shone directly into a person's eye can injure it in an instant, especially if the laser is a powerful one," Dan Hewett, health promotion officer at the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health, said in an
Men’s Eyeglass Frames
Posted by Praveen (#2) 3951 days ago (Editorial)
Today’s styles show rectangles to be very fashionable for men. These shapes can be explored through many materials. The current technology can offer extremely light- weight and thin designs. The plastic frames offer a bolder look. Rimless styles are extremely popular. Titanium has broadened the choices in eyewear over the years. Its flexible strength has always appealed to men. Many of the rimles
Portable Eye Clinic in A Smartphone
Posted by Praveen (#2) 3951 days ago (Editorial)
A portable eye testing kit based on a smartphone that could revolutionize eye care in the world's poorest nations is being tested in Africa by UK researchers. The kit is a mobile app, together with clip-on hardware, that transforms a smartphone into a low-cost portable eye clinic that can be operated by a non-expert to gather detailed clinical information, diagnose cataracts, check prescriptions
Cataract Surgery Globally May Only Need Short-term Follow-up
Posted by Praveen (#2) 3953 days ago (Editorial)
A new study shows that visual outcome measured at 3 or fewer days after cataracts surgery is a good indicator of long-term outcome and can be used as a measure of surgical quality in regions of the world in which longer-term follow-up is rare. Cataracts are the most common cause of blindness throughout the world, explain Nathan Congdon, MD, and colleagues in a study published in the July issue of
Re-Learning How to See: Researchers Find Crucial On-Off Switch in Visual Development
Posted by Praveen (#2) 3953 days ago (Editorial)
A new discovery by a University of Maryland-led research team offers hope for treating "lazy eye" and other serious visual problems that are usually permanent unless they are corrected in early childhood. During the so-called “critical period” when a young child’s brain is adapting very quickly to new experiences, the brain builds a powerful neural network connecting the stronger eye to the visua