Ophthalmology
Gene regulator is key to healthy retinal development and good vision in adulthood
Scientists are developing a clearer picture of how visual systems develop in mammals. The findings offer important clues to the origin of retinal disorders…
New research suggests glaucoma screenings for sleep apnea sufferers
Researchers in Taiwan have discovered that people with sleep apnea are far more likely to develop glaucoma compared to those without the sleep condition. The…
Impaired visual signals might contribute to schizophrenia symptoms
The research, published in a recent issue of the Journal of Neuroscience, shows that, compared to healthy controls, schizophrenia patients had a harder time…
Researchers find diminished balance in those with poor vision
The research, published in the June 6 issue of JAMA Ophthalmology, suggests that vision may play an important role in calibrating the vestibular system, which…
First Corneal Transplant with Pre-loaded Donor Tissue Performed at Massachusetts Eye and Ear
Dr. Pineda performed the surgery utilizing donor endothelial tissue that was prepared and pre-loaded into EndoGlide™ (Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)…
“Lazy eye” disorder – a promising new therapeutic approach
By distributing information between the two eyes in a complementary fashion, the video game trains both eyes to work together, which is counter to previous…