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·August 1, 2023·7 min read

Study Links Vision Problems and Dementia in Older Adults

A recent study suggests a significant link between vision problems and dementia in older adults. The study examined nearly 3,000 elderly individuals, showing a higher risk of dementia among those with eyesight issues.

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·July 14, 2023·5 min read

Eyes on Alzheimer’s: Study Links Age-Related Sight Loss to Cognitive Decline

Vision impairment in those over 71 could be a potential risk factor for dementia, a new study suggests. By analyzing the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS), the researchers found a notable association between sight loss and the prevalence of dementia among nearly 3,000 US participants.

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·April 14, 2023·4 min read

Stem Cell Therapy Could Restore Vision to Those With Macular Degeneration and Other Blinding Eye Diseases

A new method enables the production of photoreceptor progenitor cells that resemble embryonic cells. These cells can be transplanted and restore retinal function, and ultimately recovery of vision for those with blinding diseases including age-related macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa.

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·March 27, 2023·3 min read

New Form of Omega-3 Could Prevent Visual Decline With Alzheimer’s Disease

A newly developed version of the Omega-3 fatty acid DHA can cross the retina in the eye and ward off vision loss for those with Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and other disorders.

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·March 17, 2023·3 min read

CRISPR Gene-Editing Technique Reverses Vision Loss in Mice

Using a highly versatile form of CRISPR gene editing, researchers successfully restored vision in mice with retinitis pigmentosa.

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·February 25, 2023·4 min read

New Way to Prevent AMD, a Common Cause of Vision Loss

Study uncovered a previously unknown contributor to harmful blood vessel growth in the eye associated with AMD and other common vision loss disorders. The findings could lead to new treatments for those suffering from age-related macular degeneration and other vision loss disorders.

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·January 19, 2023·6 min read

A Small Molecule That Restores Visual Function After Optic Nerve Injury Identified

Researchers identified a small molecule capable of stimulating nerve regeneration and restoring vision following injury to the optic nerve.

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·January 17, 2023·4 min read

Combining Multiple Maps Reveals New Genetic Risk Factors for Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Study uncovers new genetic risk factors for age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss in adults.

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·January 9, 2023·5 min read

Two Separate Eye Diseases May Contribute to Common Blinding Eye Condition AMD

Study demonstrates two different types of deposits in the retina that appear to contribute to age-related macular degeneration.

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·December 8, 2022·4 min read

AI Technology to Help Reduce the Risk of Vision Loss and Stroke

New AI technology is able to detect changes to the retina and predict the risk of retinal vein occlusion. Researchers say the technology could also be used to detect heart attack and stroke risks.

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·November 17, 2022·5 min read

Age-Related Macular Degeneration Associated With Serious Forms of Cardiovascular Disease

People with subretinal drusenoid deposits (SDD), a form of age-related macular degeneration, are more likely to have underlying heart damage as a result of heart failure or heart attacks, or other forms of cardiovascular disease associated with increased stroke risk.

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·November 2, 2022·6 min read

Poor Quality Sleep May Be Linked to Heightened Risk of Irreversible Sight Loss

Those who suffer from poor sleep quality, including daytime sleepiness, snoring, or getting too much or too little sleep, are at increased risk of developing glaucoma.