World's first iPS transplant of visual cells performed
iPS cells

World's first iPS transplant of visual cells performed

The transplant team used iPS cells grown from the blood cells of a healthy donor. 
High fat diet linked to higher risk of blindness
age related macular degeneration

High fat diet linked to higher risk of blindness

Researchers discovered that a high fat diet disrupts the ability of retinal pigment epithelial cells to adjust to the changing conditions in the eye as it ages, which can result in long-term retin...
Macular Degeneration | Hard versus Soft Drusen
age-related macular degeneration

Macular Degeneration | Hard versus Soft Drusen

Drusen can be either hard or soft and while both types need to be monitored, hard drusen don't usually cause vision problems.
Parkinson's drug may be a treatment for advanced age-related macular degeneration
AMD

Parkinson's drug may be a treatment for advanced age-related macular degeneration

Researchers discovered that levodopa is safe, well-tolerated and not only improved visual outcomes but also delayed anti-VEGF injections.
Retinal vein occlusion may be helped by new eye drops
blindness

Retinal vein occlusion may be helped by new eye drops

Retinal vein occlusion is a major cause of blindness that is caused by a blockage in the major vein that drains blood from the retina. 
Are 2 Lasers better than 1 for Cataract Surgery?
cataract

Are 2 Lasers better than 1 for Cataract Surgery?

Scientists have been working on a new technology that utilizes two lasers - one to destroy the clouded lens and the other to stimulate the regeneration of tissue. 
New device provides early detection of macular degeneration
age-related macular degeneration

New device provides early detection of macular degeneration

The new technology will be helpful in providing an earlier diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration.
Smart contact lens being developed
glaucoma

Smart contact lens being developed

A new contact lens that has been developed can be used to diagnose various eye conditions such as xerophthalmia, high intraocular pressure disease, and glaucoma.
Air pollution may increase your risk of Glaucoma
air pollution

Air pollution may increase your risk of Glaucoma

Researchers recently evaluated date from more than 111,000 people in Great Britain to try and determine the effect of air pollution on vision.