vision loss

With single gene insertion, blind mice regain sight

Neuroscience NewsMarch 17, 2019

Gene therapy that targets retinal ganglion cells with light-sensitive cone opsins helps restore vision in mice. Researchers report a potential human treatment could be available within three years. ... Read More...

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Can Psychological Stress Cause Vision Loss?

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2018

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

Neuroscience NewsDecember 1, 2017

Omega 3 fatty acids and DHA can help photoreceptors and RPEs to survive damage or disease, helping to protect vision.... Read More...

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My Sudden Synesthesia: How I Went Blind and Started Hearing Colors

Neuroscience NewsOctober 25, 2017

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...

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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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Anti-Cell Death Agent A Potential Treatment For Vision Loss in MS

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 9, 2017

ST266 produces an anti-inflammatory effect and can help preserve cells in the optic nerve, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Estrogen Increases Vision Loss Risk in Rare Genetic Disease

Neuroscience NewsDecember 13, 2016

A new study suggests blocking estrogen may help preserve eyesight in girls with NF1.... Read More...

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Video Game Helps Children With Poor Vision to See Better

Neuroscience NewsNovember 30, 2016

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...

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Alzheimer’s Proteins Could Be At Fault For Leading Cause of Vision Loss in Older People

Neuroscience NewsNovember 21, 2016

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...

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After Blindness, The Adult Brain Can Learn to See Again

Neuroscience NewsOctober 25, 2016

A new study uses retinal prosthetics to assess the brain's ability to process visual information years after blindness occurs.... Read More...

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World’s First Operation Inside Eye Using a Robot

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 12, 2016

Surgeons have successfully performed the world's first operation inside the eye using a robot.... 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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News

Bartonella Infection and Sudden Onset Adolescent Schizophrenia: Case Study

Most Teens Report Using Marijuana Less Often After Legalization

Research into aphasia reveals new interactions between language and thought

Neuroscience

Bartonella Infection and Sudden Onset Adolescent Schizophrenia: Case Study

Most Teens Report Using Marijuana Less Often After Legalization

Research into aphasia reveals new interactions between language and thought

Neurology

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

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New proof that narcolepsy is an autoimmune disease

AI

AI and MRIs at birth can predict cognitive development at age 2

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Less-invasive procedure helps surgeons pinpoint epilepsy surgical candidates

Robotics

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

Seeing through a robot’s eyes helps those with profound motor impairments

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Psychology

Bartonella Infection and Sudden Onset Adolescent Schizophrenia: Case Study

Fast-acting psychedelic associated with improvements in depression/anxiety

NIH-funded rodent study finds molecular link between adolescent alcohol use and adult anxiety

With single gene insertion, blind mice regain sight

Can Psychological Stress Cause Vision Loss?

Fish Oil Component Preconditions Vision Cells to Survive Future Injury or Disease

My Sudden Synesthesia: How I Went Blind and Started Hearing Colors

Genome Editing with CRISPR-Cas9 Prevents Angiogenesis of the Retina

Anti-Cell Death Agent A Potential Treatment For Vision Loss in MS

Estrogen Increases Vision Loss Risk in Rare Genetic Disease

Video Game Helps Children With Poor Vision to See Better

After Blindness, The Adult Brain Can Learn to See Again

World’s First Operation Inside Eye Using a Robot