New research reveals the science of super-recognizers’ incredible feats of recognition. According to a new study, super-recognizers spread their gaze more evenly than average observers.…
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Could gene therapy cure colorblindness in the future? Following treatment, two of the four children’s measurements of cone function closely resembled those of normal-sighted research…
The loss of the protein pigment epithelium-derived factor, the study discovered, is a driver of aging-related changes in the retina. Mice without a protective protein in…
According to a new study, a caffeine metabolite may slow the progression of short-sightedness (myopia) in children. If proved effective in clinical trials, 7-MX could…
Out of the twenty patients with eye injuries the study examined, twelve needed surgical intervention. A new study discovered that paintball guns cause more severe…
A smartphone app that detects severe jaundice in newborn newborns by scanning their eyes might save lives in places without access to expensive screening tools.…
Better diagnosis and treatment of age-related macular degeneration could be in the future after a new genetic breakthrough. Discovery of molecular signatures of age-related macular…
The study found that when comparing individuals with and without eye issues, those with sight issues had a 44 percent higher chance of dementia and…
Researchers at the University of Central Florida have created AI technology that mimics the human eye. The technology might result in highly developed artificial intelligence…
After intense use of your eyes, such as looking at digital devices or reading for long periods without a break, you can suffer from eyestrain.…
According to new research, electrical stimulation of the eye surface can alleviate depression-like symptoms and improve cognitive function in animal models. Researchers discover non-invasive stimulation…
Cataracts are the clouding of the lens of your eye and can currently only be cured through surgery. However, recent extremely positive lab results give…
After 10 years, AREDS2 formula shows increased efficacy compared to the original formula, benefit of eliminating beta-carotene. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease…
Schematic diagram of the prevention and early treatment system for diabetic retinopathy using wirelessly driven smart contact lenses equipped with LEDs. Credit: POSTECH Smart LED…
NIH discovery sheds light on tissue targeted by age-related macular degeneration and other diseases Researchers have identified distinct differences among the cells comprising a tissue…
In an experiment on mice, transplanting fecal microbiota from young into old reversed hallmarks of aging in the gut, eyes, and brain In the quest…
After episodes of sleep deprivation, eye problems such as dryness and itching are common. Long-term sleep deprivation can increased the risk for eye disease. Sleep…
A mouse retinal ganglion cell (green), which becomes hyperactive in degenerative vision disorders. Other retinal cell types are labeled in blue. Hyperactivity interferes with the…
NIH study in ground squirrels suggests dual function for mitochondria in photoreceptor cells. Researchers at the National Eye Institute (NEI) have discovered that power-producing organelles…
A graphical representation of the idea of using a scan of the eye to get a window into heart health. Credit: University of Leeds AI…