Type 1 diabetes preserves fitness but alters oxygen use in teens
Even when fitness looks normal, hidden changes in oxygen use and microvascular function may already be emerging in…
New tear gland organoids shed light on the biology of dry eye disease
An estimated 5-15% of people have problems with dry eyes, with symptoms including eye redness, stinging, or burning sensation, and eye fatigue. Dry…
Genetic differences in surfactant proteins influence retinopathy of prematurity risk
A new study from the University of Oklahoma suggests that small genetic differences in two proteins – previously…
VR raises eye temperature and thickens protective tear layer
A new real-time imaging study reveals that VR gaming rapidly reshapes the eye’s protective tear layer, raising its…
Novel method uses VR headsets for real-time observation of tear film dynamics
Virtual reality (VR) gaming has gained significant attention in recent years, with an increasing number of users integrating…