Breakthrough paves the way for next generation of vision implants
A group of researchers have created an exceptionally small implant, with electrodes the size of a single neuron that can also remain intact in the body over time - a unique combination that holds promise for future vision implants for the blind.
Nearsightedness is at epidemic levels and the problem begins in childhood
Myopia, or the need for corrected vision to focus or see objects at a distance, has become a lot more common in recent decades. Some even consider myopia, also known as nearsightedness, an epidemic.
Home vision tests offer limited diagnostic accuracy for neovascular AMD
No home-monitoring vision test has the diagnostic accuracy of hospital eye service follow-up clinics to identify active neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), according to a study published online April 25 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Eye ultrasounds may assist with detecting brain shunt failure in children
Use of an eye ultrasound may quickly and safely identify children with brain drainage tube failure in the emergency department, according to a new study. The research will be presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2024 Meeting, held May 2–6 in Toronto.
KUS Phase Study Registered in ClinicalTrials.gov
Kyoto Drug Discovery and Development Co., Ltd., a clinical stage pharmaceutical company developing novel neuroprotective therapies, today announced that the phase clinical trial assessing the efficacy and safety of KUS in patients with central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO)
Home lighting tied to activity levels in adults with visual impairment
The home environment, particularly lighting, may influence home activity metrics in older adults with visual impairment, according to a study published online Feb. 8 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Evaluating the efficacy of water-free cyclosporine in dry eye disease
A water-free cyclosporine ophthalmic solution, 0.1% (SHR8028) exhibited superiority over vehicle in improving total corneal fluorescein staining (tCFS), but not dryness score, at day 29 among patients with dry eye disease (DED).
Machine learning can predict eyes at risk for diabetic retinopathy progression
Automated machine learning models may help identify eyes at risk for diabetic retinopathy (DR) progression based on ultra-widefield retinal images, according to a study published online Feb. 8 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Glaucoma subtype risk linked with specific visual field defects
Patients with genetic risk for different glaucoma subtypes had an associated risk for different visual field defects, according to a study.
Vision impairment linked to several psychosocial outcomes in seniors
In adults 65 years and older, vision impairment is associated with psychosocial outcomes, including symptoms of depression, anxiety, and social isolation, according to a study published online Feb. 22 in JAMA Ophthalmology.