Stanford scientists develop an ultracompact gene activation tool
The ability to precisely adjust the expression of genes inside the human body – ramping up protective ones…
Lawsuit claims link between GLP-1 weight loss drugs and blindness – Boston 25 News
mASS. — A multi-district lawsuit involving more than 130 cases is before a Philadelphia judge, alleging that popular…
Tirzepatide Associated With Lower Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy Progression and Treatment
07.24.2026 Key Takeaways
Tirzepatide was associated with lower 12-month risks of new or worsening diabetic retinopathy compared…
Study: Mediterranean Diet Linked to Slower AMD Progression Across Disease Stages
07.24.2026 Key Takeaways
Greater adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet was associated with slower AMD progression across early,…
Popular diabetes drugs do not alter the risk of developing a blinding eye condition
An estimated 27% of U.S. adults with diabetes are using glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) – a type of…
Moorfields and University College London Launch CADMUS Anterior Segment Imaging Dataset
07.17.2026 Key Takeaways
CADMUS includes 945,243 anterior segment images from 22,482 patients with linked clinical records, making…
Low-Dose Atropine Slows Myopia Progression in UK Children, CHAMP-UK Trial Finds
07.10.2026 Key Takeaways
Daily 0.01% atropine significantly slowed myopia progression by 0.33 diopters and reduced axial elongation…
Outdoor Artificial Light at Night Linked with Higher Risk of Childhood Myopia in Hong Kong Cohort
07.02.2026 Key Takeaways
Higher residential outdoor artificial light at night was associated with both greater prevalence of…
Optometrist Launches EyeVida Beauty Reminder System
Key Takeaways
EyeVida is a new reminder system created by optometrist Melissa Barnett, OD, to help consumers…
Accreditation threatened: University of Ottawa’s Ophthalmology department under review since 2024
Photo: Hannah Vigneux/The Fulcrum Reading Time: 3 minutes THIS IS THE SECOND DEPARTMENT THREATENED WITH ‘NOTICE OF INTENT…
Minimum detectable acuity: Diagnosis of colour deficiency and improvement with colour correcting lenses
Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, which permits use, sharing,…
Major study shows laser eye surgery safe and effective for older teenagers with myopia
A major study of laser correction for short-sightedness shows that the procedure is as safe and effective in…