Gene therapy and special goggles help some blind adults detect objects again
Scientists are testing whether surviving retinal nerve cells, a light-sensitive protein, and specially designed goggles could offer a…
Dad claims he went suddenly, permanently blind from Ozempic — in one of hundreds of lawsuits against GLP-1 makers
Edward Gillen, 59, woke up one May morning last year and noticed a speck in his eye. The…
Hundreds of lawsuits filed against some GLP-1 Makers over vision loss
Hundreds of Americans are suing GLP-1 drugmakers Novo Nordisk and Ely Lilly, saying they were not adequately warned…
Metabolic stress triggers long-lasting immune system changes in diabetes patients
A growing understanding of trained immunity, a form of long-lasting immune system adaptation, is reshaping how scientists view…
GLP-1 Drugs May Have a Hidden Effect on Your Eyes, Study Finds
GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic have transformed healthcare in recent years, dramatically altering how we treat conditions like…
Transplanted neural progenitor cells survive one year in patients with retinitis pigmentosa
New, previously unpublished clinical data was presented today at ISSCR 2026 demonstrating that transplanted human neural progenitor cells…
Cone opsin structures offer insights into vision loss
The retina of the human eye contains six to seven million cone cells. These cells contain light-sensitive proteins…
Experts urge neglected tropical disease status for ocular toxoplasmosis
One third of the world’s population is infected with the Toxoplasma parasite, which can cause ocular toxoplasmosis, an…
Natural molecule erucamide helps slow progressive retinal degeneration
Many conditions that cause vision loss share a common feature: the gradual breakdown of the retina, the light-sensing…
Senior Care Authority kicks off Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month with six science-backed habits that may help reduce dementia risk
An estimated 7.4 million Americans aged 65 and older are now living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s…
Popular Weight Loss Drug Wegovy Linked To Rare Blinding Eye Condition, Finds Study
The growing popularity of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy has helped many people manage obesity and improve their health.…
Hormonal contraception not associated with prevalence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Hormonal contraception, including birth control pills and intrauterine devices (IUDs), is not associated with an increased prevalence of…