Study examines retinal vessel diameter and CVD risk in African Americans with type 1 diabetes
Among African Americans with type 1 diabetes mellitus, narrower central retinal arteriolar equivalent (average diameter of the small arteries in the retina) is associated with an increased risk of six-year incidence of any cardiovascular disease and lower extremity arterial disease. View More (2012-05-15)
Genetic test identifies eye cancer tumors likely to spread
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a genetic test that can accurately predict whether the most common form of eye cancer will spread to other parts of the body, particularly the liver. View More (2012-05-15)
Mayo Clinic confirms genetic predictor for Fuchs' corneal dystrophy
Mayo Clinic and University of Oregon researchers have confirmed that a genetic factor called a repeating trinucleotide is a strong predictor of an individual's risk of developing the eye condition Fuchs' dystrophy. View More (2012-05-08)
New Penn study confirms 2 treatments for AMD provide equal improvements in vision
Two drugs commonly used to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD) yield similar improvements in vision for patients receiving treatments on a monthly or as-needed basis, according to a study from researchers at the Center for Preventive Ophthalmology and Biostatistics (CPOB) at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. View More (2012-05-01)
Fetal membrane transplantation prevents blindness
Transplanting tissue from newborn fetal membranes prevents blindness in patients with a devastating disease called Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a Loyola University Medical Center study has found. View More (2012-04-27)
Ophthalmologists urged to be alert for signs of child abuse
It has been estimated that roughly 4% to 6% of child abuse victims present first to an ophthalmologist. In a case study in the April issue of the Journal of American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, doctors at the University of Washington and the Seattle Children's Hospital describe a case of a 13-month-old girl who was initially diagnosed with corneal abrasion and a mild... View More (2012-04-25)
Photoreceptor transplant restores vision in mice
Scientists funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) have shown for the first time that transplanting light-sensitive photoreceptors into the eyes of visually impaired mice can restore their vision. View More (2012-04-19)
Caffeine use may offer relief for millions of dry eye sufferers
Researchers at the University of Tokyo's School of Medicine have shown for the first time that caffeine intake can significantly increase the eye's ability to produce tears, a finding that could improve treatment of dry eye syndrome. View More (2012-04-17)
Study reports 2-year outcomes of diabetic macular edema treatment
A randomized controlled trial involving patients with persistent clinically significant diabetic macular edema (swelling of the retina) suggests the greater efficacy of bevacizumab compared with macular laser therapy that was previously demonstrated at 12 months was maintained through 24 months. View More (2012-04-10)
Corneal thickness linked to early stage Fuchs' Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy
A national consortium of researchers has published new findings that could change the standard of practice for those treating Fuchs' Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (FECD), a disease characterized by cornea swelling that can eventually lead to the need for corneal transplantation. View More (2012-04-10)
New research characterizes glaucoma as neurologic disorder rather than eye disease
A new paradigm to explain glaucoma is rapidly emerging, and it is generating brain-based treatment advances that may ultimately vanquish the disease known as the "sneak thief of sight." View More (2012-03-07)
Home measurement of eye pressure in children may improve management of glaucoma
Measurement of pressure within the eye, or intraocular pressure (IOP), is known to fluctuate throughout the day, and wide swings in patients with glaucoma are believed to be related to the progression of the disease, which can cause permanent damage to the optic nerve and vision. View More (2012-03-07)
Miniature pressure sensors for medical touch
A new kind of flexible, transparent pressure sensor, developed at the University of California, Davis, for use in medical applications, relies on a drop of liquid. View More (2012-03-06)
Stem cells can repair a damaged cornea
A new cornea may be the only way to prevent a patient going blind - but there is a shortage of donated corneas and the queue for transplantation is long. View More (2012-03-06)
Report shows risk of blindness halved over last decade
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most frequent cause of blindness in the Western World. View More (2012-01-20)
Replacing Medicare visual acuity screening with dilated eye exams appears cost effective
Replacing visual acuity screenings for new Medicare enrollees with coverage of a dilated eye exam for healthy patients entering the government insurance program for the elderly "would be highly cost-effective," suggests a study being published Online First by the Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. View More (2012-01-10)
Outside temperatures, sun exposure and gender may trigger glaucoma
When it comes to whether or not you will develop exfoliation syndrome (ES) -- an eye condition that is a leading cause of secondary open-angle glaucoma and increased risk of cataract as well as cataract surgery complications -- age, gender and where you live does matter. View More (2012-01-03)
Ohio State researchers discover hereditary predisposition of melanoma of the eye
Ohio State University researchers have discovered a hereditary cancer syndrome that predisposes certain people to a melanoma of the eye, along with lung cancer, brain cancer and possibly other types of cancer. View More (2011-12-16)
Discovery could lead to treatment for eye diseases that cause blindness
A transparent cornea is essential for vision, which is why the eye has evolved to nourish the cornea without blood vessels. View More (2011-12-13)
NASA-sponsored study describes how space flight impacts astronauts' eyes and vision
A new study sponsored by NASA finds that space flights lasting six months or more can cause a spectrum of changes in astronauts' visual systems. View More (2011-11-04)
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