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…
Retinal organoid study identifies pathways and compounds to protect cone cells
Scientists led by Botond Roska at the Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel (IOB) and collaborators have…
Everday diabetes medicine linked to less progression of age-related macular degeneration
Doctors have found that metformin, an everyday medicine for diabetes, is associated with less progression of age-related macular…
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…
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…
Reversing age-related vision loss with retinal lipid therapy
Changes in vision are often a common sign of aging. If you sit in a dimly lit restaurant with…
Study Finds Psoriasis Linked to Increased Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Image credit: © Seyyar – stock.adobe.com New data presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV)…