Posts by American Academy of Ophthalmology
More evidence linking common bladder medication to a vision-threatening eye condition
A drug widely prescribed for a bladder condition for decades, now appears to be toxic to the retina, the light-sensing tissue at the back of the eye …
Read Full ArticleIn-office gene therapy for wet age-related macular degeneration is coming
Gene therapy is showing promise for one of the most common causes of blindness, age-related macular degeneration.
Read Full ArticleNew study shows an eye scan can detect signs of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers from the Duke Eye Center have shown that a new, non-invasive imaging device can see signs of Alzheimer’s disease in a matter of seconds. …
Read Full ArticleEvidence mounts that an eye scan may detect early Alzheimer’s disease
Results from two studies show that a new, non-invasive imaging device can see signs of Alzheimer’s disease in a matter of seconds. …
Read Full ArticleEasier treatment for blinding eye disease shows promise in clinical trial
A new study shows that an implantable delivery system for a widely used medication to treat a blinding eye disease has enabled some patients to go 15 months in between treatments. …
Read Full ArticleIs too much screen time harming children’s vision?
As children spend more time tethered to screens, there is increasing concern about potential harm to their visual development. …
Read Full ArticleGenome surgery for eye disease moves closer to reality
Researchers from Columbia University have developed a new technique for the powerful gene editing tool CRISPR to restore retinal function in mice afflicted by a degenerative retinal disease, retinitis pigmentosa. …
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