FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·January 26, 2023·4 min readWhy Episodes of Low Blood Sugar Worsen Eye Disease in People With DiabetesPeople with diabetes who experience low blood sugar are more likely to experience worsening diabetic retinopathy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·September 23, 2022·3 min readUncovering the Key Process That Contributes to Vision Loss and Blindness in People With DiabetesThe loss of blood flow autoregulation caused by diabetes is the result of the disruption of the TRPV2 protein. Even in the absence of diabetes, disrupted blood flow autoregulation causes damage closely resembling that seen in diabetic retinopathy.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 8, 2018·4 min readNew Insight on Alzheimer’s: Link Between Dementia and Eye Diseases DiscoveredA new study reveals a considerable link between three common eye diseases and an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Researchers believe their findings could help physicians better detect those at risk of developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 22, 2014·3 min readStudy Shows Native American Ancestry Significant Risk Factor for Diabetic Eye Disease in LatinosResearchers report Native American ancestry is a significant risk factor for diabetic retinopathy among Latinos with Type 2 diabetes.Read More
