Biomarkers Reveal How Patients with Glaucoma May Respond to Treatment
Markers in the blood that predict whether glaucoma patients are at higher risk of continued loss of vision following conventional treatment have been identified by researchers.
World’s First Instant-tint Glasses Change Shade at the Touch of a Button
Eyewear company Chamelo has delivered a world first; its sunglasses sport lenses that can change colour or transparency with a single finger tap. While this may feel like style over substance, this technology has potential use that stretches far beyond fashion.
Children are eager to please and they may try too hard to give the ‘correct’ answers during refraction; this can result in an inaccurate spectacle prescription. PAKISTAN © Shaffaq Bajwa CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Cycloplegic Refraction in Children
Cycloplegic refraction makes it possible to accurately measure a child’s refractive error and provide appropriate correction.
Robot Radiotherapy Could Improve Treatments for Eye Disease
The custom-built robot was used to treat wet neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
WHO Global Eye Health Research Agenda
Researchers have found that taking a daily supplement containing antioxidant vitamins and minerals slows progression of late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
The 35th Moscow International Optical Fair (MIOF) is Around the Corner
Researchers have found that taking a daily supplement containing antioxidant vitamins and minerals slows progression of late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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Supplements Slow Disease Progression During Late Stage of ‘Dry’ AMD
Researchers have found that taking a daily supplement containing antioxidant vitamins and minerals slows progression of late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Scientists Identify New Treatment Target for Leading Cause of Blindness
Scientists report that a gene could be key to understanding why many people don't benefit from the most used therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness.
Breakthrough Paves the Way For Next Generation of Vision Implants
A group of researchers have created an exceptionally small implant, with electrodes the size of a single neuron that can also remain intact in the body over time.
World’s Thinnest Lens is Just Three Atoms Thick
The lens can be used in applications where the view through the lens should not be disturbed, but a small part of the light can be tapped to collect information.