Prozac Pegged as Potential Treatment for a Leading Cause of Blindness
[ad_1] An antidepressant best known as Prozac could offer the first treatment for the leading cause of blindness among people over 50, new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine… [ad_2] Source link
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Genomic Study Revealing Among Diverse Populations with Inherited Retinal Disease
[ad_1] An international team of researchers, led by scientists at University of California San Diego and Shiley Eye Institute at UC San Diego Health, has broadened and deepened understanding of how… [ad_2] Source link
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A new treatment for glaucoma?
[ad_1] A Northwestern Medicine study in mice has identified new treatment targets for glaucoma, including preventing a severe pediatric form of glaucoma, as well as uncovering a possible new class of… [ad_2] Source link
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Learning how transplanted neurons fit in
[ad_1] New projects funded through the National Eye Institute’s Audacious Goals Initiative (AGI) aim to enhance the survival and integration of regenerated neurons in the visual system … [ad_2] Source link
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AMD: Reading ability crucial indicator of functional loss
[ad_1] In geographic atrophy, a late form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), reading ability is closely related to the altered retinal structure. This has been demonstrated by researchers from the… [ad_2] Source link
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Why Is Dry Eye So Difficult to Treat?
[ad_1] Many people with dry eye feel misunderstood and unsatisfied with their treatment, a new survey shows. Here’s why treating the disease is so difficult and what ophthalmologists say could help. (Feed… [ad_2] Source link
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Eye Exams May Help Identify Seniors at Risk of Dementia
[ad_1] Eye exams in aging adults may catch more than just vision problems. A new study bolsters evidence that certain types of vision problems may point to an elevated risk of dementia. The Academy recommends all healthy… [ad_2] Source link
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Early Signs of Heart Disease Appear in the Eyes
[ad_1] Eye doctors may be able to detect signs of heart disease during a comprehensive eye exam, experts say. A new study finds that people with heart disease tend to have retinas marked by evidence of eye stroke. Eye… [ad_2] Source link
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Toxic DNA Buildup May Drive Macular Degeneration
[ad_1] Damaging DNA builds up in the eyes of patients with geographic atrophy, an untreatable, poorly understood form of age-related macular degeneration that causes blindness, new research from the… [ad_2] Source link
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EyeCare America: Healthy Eyes Happy Lives Infographic
[ad_1] One in six Americans age 65 and older has a vision impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. The risk of eye disease increases with age, yet many… [ad_2] Source link
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