macular degeneration Research Articles

Researchers identify gene with functional role in aging of eye

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 18, 2020

The gene Elovl2 appears to play a significant role in age-associated functional and anatomical aging in mouse retinas. The finding has direct implications for age-related eye diseases, such as macular degeneration. When the expression of the gene was boosted, age-related visual function improved.... Read More...

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Smart glasses follow our eyes and focus automatically

Neuroscience NewsJuly 1, 2019

A newly designed set of 'smart glasses' could help to correct the vision of millions of people with age-related presbyopia. The autofocals work much like the eyes and include eye tracking sensors which enable to triangulate where a person is looking and determine the precise distance of the object.... Read More...

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Immune system can slow degenerative eye disease: Mouse study

Neuroscience NewsJune 17, 2019

Study reveals C3, which can cause damage in some eye diseases, may help to slow the progression of retinitis pigmentosa.... Read More...

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Heavy Smoking Can Damage Vision

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 18, 2019

A new study reports those who smoke 20 or more cigarettes a day have a reduced ability to discriminate contrast and colors compared to non smokers. ... Read More...

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What’s in Your DNA?

Neuroscience NewsOctober 1, 2018

Researchers say 1 in 10 older adults have participated in genetic testing, but far more have an interest in getting their DNA analyzed. However, two thirds of those polled say genetic testing could lead them to worry more about their future health.... Read More...

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New Insight on Alzheimer’s: Link Between Dementia and Eye Diseases Discovered

Neuroscience NewsAugust 8, 2018

A 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...

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Genome Editing with CRISPR-Cas9 Prevents Angiogenesis of the Retina

Neuroscience NewsJuly 26, 2017

CRISPR gene editing has allowed researchers to prevent angiogenesis of the retina occurring in mice. Researchers say the new technology could help prevent vision loss in those with retinal diseases.... Read More...

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New Insight into Eye Disease

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 28, 2016

Researchers transfer genes into muller glial cells to activate stem cells properties and cause them to reproduce.... Read More...

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Opening the Door For Vision Prosthetic Prototypes

Neuroscience NewsAugust 9, 2016

A new initiative is funding ground breaking research into visual prosthetic prototypes.... Read More...

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High Dose Statin Treatment May Improve Symptoms of Macular Degeneration

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 4, 2016

According to a new study, patients with high risk macular degeneration showed improvement when they were treated with a high dose statin.... Read More...

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