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Eye Vision Issue That Affects ‘Tens Of Millions’ Of People Linked To Vision Loss, Warns Study

A study warned people who suffer from extremely dry eyes may have an increased risk of losing their sight. Some smaller studies suggest there could be links between the ophthalmic conditions that cause vision impairment — age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic-related eye diseases, and glaucoma — and cognitive decline. Vision impairment can happen anytime during…

Role of Aceclidine in Presbyopia Treatment

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[ad_1] Expert eye care specialists comment on the use of aceclidine as a selective miotic for the treatment of presbyopia. [ad_2] Source link

Company unveils latest generation of assistive device for the legally blind

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[ad_1] eSight is previewing its eSight Go, a wearable device that allows users to gain a level of independence. [ad_2] Source link

NIH researchers use 3D bioprinting to create eye tissue

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[ad_1] The technique provides model for studying genesis of age-related macular degeneration and other eye diseases. [ad_2] Source link

ICYMI: Genetics of glaucoma

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[ad_1] Janey Wiggs, MD, PhD, associate chief of Ophthalmology Clinical Research at Massachusetts Eye & Ear discusses genetics of glaucoma, providing an overview of what is known about genes and gene mutations that can cause or contribute to glaucoma. [ad_2] Source link

Singapore scientists discover novel therapeutic target to advance treatment of diabetic eye diseases

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[ad_1] According to investigators, the study demonstrated that by restoring the function of ADAM10, a major shedding protein, it was possible in preclinical models to control the abnormal formation of blood vessels, offering an attractive therapeutic target to treat DR. [ad_2] Source link

Researchers study links between retinal appearance, Alzheimer’s

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[ad_1] The National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is expanding the effort to understand that connection with a $10.3 million grant. [ad_2] Source link

Verana Health study of patients with dry AMD uncovers new insights

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[ad_1] According to investigators, the study used curated real-world data from the IRIS Registry to report risk of progression by stage. [ad_2] Source link

Parexel teams with MyEyeDr. to increase patient access and participation in ophthalmology clinical trials

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[ad_1] The company’s collaboration leverages MyEyeDr.’s 850+ offices across the United States to refer patients into ophthalmology and other therapeutic area clinical trials, expands Parexel’s Community Alliance Network to bring trials to patients where they are. [ad_2] Source link