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A team of University of California, Berkeley, scientists in collaboration with researchers at the University of Munich and University of Washington, in Seattle, has discovered a chemical that temporarily restores some vision to blind mice, and is working on an improved compound that may someday allow people with degenerative blindness to see again.
Planarian flatworms have come under intense study for their renowned ability to regenerate any missing body part, even as adults. But now they may take on a starring role as a model system for studying eye development and eye diseases in vertebrates, including humans.
A genetic mutation linked to age related macular degeneration has been discovered, according to a new study.
Researchers discover the pupils of MS patients respond much slower to stimuli. Additionally, the study reports the slower the response time, the worse the symptoms of MS are.
Researchers identify a new factor associated with age related macular degeneration.
The retina can sense infrared light under certain conditions, a new study reports.
Researchers use simulations to mimic what vision could be like after a patient undergoes one of two different vision restoring therapies.
A new study reports the dietary supplement Omega 3 does not slow cognitive decline in older people, especially if they already have preexisting cognitive problems.
Researchers investigate the link between cognitive function and levels of a vital eye pigment linked to diet.
A new study reports L-DOPA may be able to delay or prevent macular degeneration associated with aging.
According to a new study, patients with high risk macular degeneration showed improvement when they were treated with a high dose statin.
