5 ways to preserve your vision as you age, according to an ophthalmologist
As people age, vision naturally declines and the risk of eye conditions increases. That includes age-related macular degeneration…
Why So Many People Suddenly Need Glasses
The global rise in nearsightedness has largely been attributed to our phone addiction, but researchers now suggest that…
Scientists Identify New Gene Behind Hereditary Vision Loss
Summary: Researchers have identified a new genetic cause of hereditary optic atrophy—a condition that leads to gradual vision…
Human Stem Cell Transplants Boost Vision in Advanced Dry AMD
Summary: A new clinical trial suggests stem cell therapy may restore vision in people with advanced dry age-related…
AI can predict which patients need treatment to preserve their eyesight
Researchers have successfully used artificial intelligence (AI) to predict which patients need treatment to stabilize their corneas and…
Ozempic, other weight-loss drug makers face lawsuits. Here’s what we know
Claim: Pharmaceutical companies behind weight loss and diabetes medication such as Ozempic are facing a lawsuit that could…
LASIK Without Lasers? Scientists May Have Found a Way
What if you could fix your damaged eye without having to shoot a laser at it? Scientists have…
New research offers hope to preserve vision in autosomal dominant optic atrophy
Autosomal dominant optic atrophy (ADOA), the most common genetic optic neuropathy, is an insidious disease. It often presents…