eye diseases
An estimated one-third of the world’s population carries the Toxoplasma parasite, yet the serious health consequences of infection remain widely overlooked. One of the most…
Gene Responsible for Familial Vision Loss Found
A team of scientists from the Medical University of Vienna and the Medical University of Graz has uncovered a new genetic cause of hereditary optic…
Controlling Your Diabetes to Avoid Related Vision Impairments
Diabetes impacts over 10% of adults globally, accompanying a rise in vision-threatening diabetic retinal disease (DRD). Alarmingly, DRD is the primary cause of preventable blindness…
Recent Study Provides Optimism in Combating Age-Related Vision Loss
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a prominent cause of irreversible vision loss in the United States. Current treatments, while available, offer limited relief and are…
Laughter Could Be as Beneficial as Eye Drops for Dry Eyes
“Laughter may be as effective as eye drops in treating symptoms of dry eye disease, according to findings from a clinical trial in China published…
Common weight loss medications associated with rare vision impairment condition
A recent study spearheaded by researchers from Mass Eye and Ear indicates a higher incidence of a potentially blinding eye condition called NAION among patients…