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Hugh Linehan shares his experience of macular degeneration – and the losses, large and small, that come with it ...
Surgeons have performed the world’s first transplant of an entire human eye, an extraordinary addition to a face transplant.
Learn about eye changes that could indicate serious health conditions, from blurry vision to persistent floaters and flashes that require prompt attention.
Glaucoma, one of the leading causes of permanent blindness, often does its damage silently – with no noticeable symptoms – as ...
Optic nerve strokes are relatively uncommon in people, typically affecting about 6,000 adults a year, but can be debilitating.
“The real stroke of brilliance is the notion that you make the cell younger, and then it would be more resilient to injury,” ...
Chinese scientists have developed a bionic visual sensor, using semiconductor quantum dots, that adapts to extreme light ...
But in most people with optic nerve injuries, nerve cells don't get a chance for much interaction with fibronectin due to its low levels around nerves. Most eye injuries don't cause enough ...
New research reveals eye changes that may signal Alzheimer's disease years before memory symptoms appear. Learn the early warning signs to watch for.
Bascom Palmer is making history with its moonshot project to restore sight by transplanting a whole human eye and regenerating the optic nerve.
What eye drops might a doctor prescribe to treat glaucoma? Read on to learn more about the different types of eye drops available for managing glaucoma.