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Alternative to Using Viruses for Gene Therapy Breakthrough!
In a recent study conducted at Tufts University, researchers demonstrated that non-viral gene therapy can delay the onset of retinal degeneration of the eye and preserve vision. Sma
Higher weight protects against certain forms of glaucoma
While maintaining a healthy body weight is instrumental in preventing the onset of many diseases, a higher body weight may actually protect women from a form of glaucoma. Primary open-angle glaucom...
Lifespan shortened by sitting on your _______!
A new study published in the online July 22 edition of
Be sure your contacts are properly fitted
Researchers found that contact lens wearers may be 9 times more likely to develop ulcers of the cornea than those who do not wear contacts. The cornea is the clear front layer of the eye. Viral or ...
The #1 cause of vision loss in the United States
A new study published in this week's Journal of? the American Medical Association reveals that one in three people with diabetes has diabetic retinopathy. In addition, 4% of those diagnosed with th...
Encouraging new treatment for blindness being studied.
A treatment that is currently FDA approved to treat seizures, migraines and bipolar disorder is being evaluated as a possible treatment for retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Retinitis pigmentosa is a comm...
Make sure you take the right Omega-3 fatty acids
People who consume fatty fish regularly tend to have lower rates of AMD than people who do not. A new study reported in the professional journal, Ophthalmology supports previously reported evidence...
Read about the artificial "eye" for those who are blind.
Certain eye conditions such as retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration may soon be treated by eye implants. The revolutionary eye implant has actually been in development since th...
Infants with eyelid tumors benefit from new test
Amblyopia is failure of vision to develop fully in infants despite normal eyes. It can occur from various causes, including strabismus (crossed eyes), undiagnosed need for strong eyeglasses, and mo...