A simple blood test could soon become the latest monitoring tool for the early detection of melanoma in the eye. […]
Telescope technology used to take first accurate images of glaucoma-related eye structure
Using methods originally developed by astronomers to view stars more clearly through Earth’s atmosphere, optometry researchers at Indiana University have […]
Harrowing and humbling: surgeon in the eye of a social media storm speaks out
One week ago, I sent out two tweets describing my deep concern about patients and their families turning to crowdfunding […]
Smoking during pregnancy may lead to childhood eye condition
In an Acta Ophthalmologica analysis of 11 relevant articles, maternal smoking during pregnancy was associated with a 46 percent increased […]
New contact lens to treat eye injuries
A new therapeutic contact lens that acts as a bandage for eye surface injuries being developed by QUT researchers could […]
Biologists use ‘mini retinas’ to better understand connection between eye and brain
IUPUI biologists are growing ‘mini retinas’ in the lab from stem cells to mimic the growth of the human retina. […]
Myo-inositol unlikely to reduce risk of eye complication in preterm infants
Contrary to results from earlier studies, the vitamin-like substance myo-inositol does not appear to prevent a potentially blinding complication of […]
Mayo Clinic Q&A: What are eye floaters?
Dear Mayo Clinic: I’ve noticed several dark spots and cobweblike strings in my vision. Is this something to be concerned […]
Comparing nocturnal and diurnal rodents helps scientists understand a human eye disease
Light-sensitive cells in the retina come in two main types: rods and cones. Rods are used for vision at low […]
Eye training to help children with dyspraxia
Children with a coordination disorder can improve skills like throwing and catching with new training videos developed by the University […]