Researches at Columbia University in New York City have developed eye drops that have the potential of being more effective and viewed as a comfortable therapy for RVO (retinal vein occlusion). RVO affects up to 2% of people over...read more
A study recently conducted by the Penn Medical Center for Genetics of Complex Disease funded by the National Institutes of Health gained new insights from previously unknown inherited genetic variants that contribute to primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). POGA is...read more
Researchers at Duke Health have developed a machine learning model that can distinguish normal cognition from mild cognitive impairment using retinal scans from the eye. The model analyzes retinal images and associated data and recognizes specific features to identify individuals with...read more
Researches at Northumbria University in England are working on developing contact lenses that can assist in the diagnosis of glaucoma. Although glaucoma impacts about 70 million people globally, astonishingly close to half of those living with glaucoma are unaware...read more
Comprehensive eye exams are a critical component of practicing good eye health. Screening to identify signs of early-stage development of eye disease is as important as visual acuity, refraction and other types of testing in evaluating asymptomatic adults in...read more
A study of Spanish university students recently conducted revealed that those who consume a higher amount of ultra-processed food (UPF) have a higher risk of developing glaucoma when compared to those with a lower UPF consumption. The study used...read more