Can Psychological Stress Cause Vision Loss?
Researchers report persistent psychological stress can contribute to the development and progression of vision loss.... Read More...
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Fish Oil Component Preconditions Vision Cells to Survive Future Injury or Disease
Omega 3 fatty acids and DHA can help photoreceptors and RPEs to survive damage or disease, helping to protect vision.... Read More...
My Sudden Synesthesia: How I Went Blind and Started Hearing Colors
Recovering from suddenly losing her vision, Vanessa Potter experienced a mingling of her senses and altered the way in which she saw colors. ... Read More...
Genome Editing with CRISPR-Cas9 Prevents Angiogenesis of the Retina
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...
Anti-Cell Death Agent A Potential Treatment For Vision Loss in MS
ST266 produces an anti-inflammatory effect and can help preserve cells in the optic nerve, a new study reports.... Read More...
Estrogen Increases Vision Loss Risk in Rare Genetic Disease
A new study suggests blocking estrogen may help preserve eyesight in girls with NF1.... Read More...
Video Game Helps Children With Poor Vision to See Better
Researchers report children with poor vision experience an improvement in their peripheral vision within hours of being exposed to child friendly action video games.... Read More...
Alzheimer’s Proteins Could Be At Fault For Leading Cause of Vision Loss in Older People
A 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...
After Blindness, The Adult Brain Can Learn to See Again
A new study uses retinal prosthetics to assess the brain's ability to process visual information years after blindness occurs.... Read More...
World’s First Operation Inside Eye Using a Robot
Surgeons have successfully performed the world's first operation inside the eye using a robot.... Read More...
High Dose Statin Treatment May Improve Symptoms of Macular Degeneration
According to a new study, patients with high risk macular degeneration showed improvement when they were treated with a high dose statin.... Read More...
Parkinson’s Drug Could Help Save Sight
A new study reports L-DOPA may be able to delay or prevent macular degeneration associated with aging.... Read More...