Researchers Develop First Model of Human Conjunctiva
The Organoid group at the Hubrecht Institute produced the first organoid model of the human conjunctiva. These organoids mimic the function of the actual human conjunctiva, a tissue involved in…
Detecting Vision Problems in Children
P VIJAYALAKSHMI | Senior Paediatric Ophthalmologist and Chief of Vision Rehabilitation Center: Aravind Eye Care System, Madurai, India.Screening can detect eye conditions early – which is especially important in children,…
Treatment for Blindness-Causing Retinal Detachment Using Viscous Seaweed
It's taboo to consume seaweed soup before exams in Korea since it can lead to failing the exam. The belief is rooted in the idea that the slippery nature of…
Study Finds AI-driven Eye Exams Increase Screening Rates for Youth with Diabetes
A Johns Hopkins Children's Center study of children and youth with diabetes concludes that so-called autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) diabetic eye exams significantly increase completion rates of screenings designed to…
Organic Compound Found in Trees Could Prevent Contact Lens Eye Infections
Researchers say hydroquinine could be an effective naturally occurring disinfecting solution for contact lenses, and help combat keratitis infections. A new study suggests a naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for…
Video-to-Sound Tech Allows Blind People to Recognize Faces
By Loz BlainNeuroscientists have shown that blind people recognize basic faces using the same brain regions as sighted people – even if the face shapes are delivered as audio rather than…
Effective Treatment for Rare Sight-Threatening Infection
A drug candidate, based on pioneering UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital research and currently under development by SIFI S.p.A., has been found to be highly effective in treating a rare…