FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·March 10, 2021·5 min readAlzheimer’s Disease Protein Linked to Common Sight LossExposing retinal pigment epithelium cells in mouse models to amyloid-beta resulted in retinal pathologies similar to those seen in human age-related macular degeneration.Read More
FeaturedVisual Neuroscience·August 18, 2020·5 min readArtificial Intelligence Recognizes Deteriorating PhotoreceptorsNovel artificial intelligence software can provide a precise assessment of the progression of geographic atrophy. The technology can also determine the integrity of photoreceptors and detect progressive degenerative changes beyond the main lessons associated with GA.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·November 21, 2016·5 min readAlzheimer’s Proteins Could Be At Fault For Leading Cause of Vision Loss in Older PeopleA new study reports amyloid beta proteins are able to accumulate in the retina and damage it, which may result in age related macular degeneration in older people.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·February 4, 2016·5 min readHigh Dose Statin Treatment May Improve Symptoms of Macular DegenerationAccording to a new study, patients with high risk macular degeneration showed improvement when they were treated with a high dose statin.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·January 10, 2016·5 min readStudy Points to Possible Source of Peripheral Vision ProblemsA new study could help explain why our peripheral vision is so poor.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 9, 2015·4 min readParkinson’s Drug Could Help Save SightA new study reports L-DOPA may be able to delay or prevent macular degeneration associated with aging.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 25, 2015·3 min readMeasuring Eye Pigment Could Offer a Potential Biomarker for Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers investigate the link between cognitive function and levels of a vital eye pigment linked to diet.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 25, 2015·6 min readOmega 3 Supplements Do Not Slow Cognitive Decline, Study ReportsA new study reports the dietary supplement Omega 3 does not slow cognitive decline in older people, especially if they already have preexisting cognitive problems.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 19, 2015·3 min readMajor Cause of Blindness Linked to Calcium Deposits in the EyeResearchers link microscopic spheres of calcium phosphate to the development of AMD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 3, 2014·2 min readWireless Nanorod Nanotube Film Enables Light Stimulation of Blind RetinaResearchers use nanotechnology to create a light sensitive film that could form the basis for a prosthetic retina.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·November 14, 2014·2 min readNew Insight into Common Cause of BlindnessResearchers identify a new factor associated with age related macular degeneration.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 16, 2013·4 min readRare Gene Variant Linked to Macular DegenerationA genetic mutation linked to age related macular degeneration has been discovered, according to a new study.Read More
