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…
Expert guidelines for fungal endophthalmitis in the Asia-Pacific region
Fungal eye infections affect millions globally, with an especially high incidence in South and Southeast Asia. Yet, unlike…
Arginine slows amyloid buildup and improves brain outcomes in Alzheimer’s disease models
New preclinical evidence shows that oral arginine reduces toxic amyloid structures and eases behavioral impairments in Alzheimer’s models,…
Inflammation control can protect against AMD-like retinal damage
University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have shown that reducing chronic inflammation can significantly protect against age-related macular…
Ravyn Lenae on the runaway success of ‘Love Me Not’
Last December, Ravyn Lenae stood in the street and pointed her phone at herself to film a TikTok…
Innovative test for Lyme disease offers hope for faster diagnosis
Researchers at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center have developed a way to diagnose Lyme disease earlier and more accurately…
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…
World’s largest eye imaging and data resource expands across the UK
The world’s largest collection of curated eye imaging and linked clinical data is expanding across the country, in…
Wireless retinal implant restores sight in patients blinded by advanced macular degeneration
In a landmark study, a wireless retinal implant helped most participants with severe vision loss regain the ability…
WHO congratulates Fiji on eliminating trachoma as a public health threat
In a landmark public health achievement, Fiji has been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating…