Retina

Macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss in older adults, affects millions worldwide. As research into preventative measures continues, one avenue that has garnered attention is the use...

The Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS 2) formulation is a popular dietary supplement often recommended for individuals at risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This formulation conta...

One of the most pressing inquiries regarding AREDS 2 revolves around its onset of action. Unfortunately, there's no straightforward answer to the question, "How long does it take for A...

Lutein and Zeaxanthin supplements have emerged as potent allies in safeguarding ocular health.

In a historic "first", scientists were able to revive light-sensing cells in a donor's eyes, five hours after death.

Macular degeneration is the world's leading cause of irreversible blindness among elderly people. Detecting early macular degeneration can be difficult, since most studies, including the National E...

Cones: Crystal-Clear, Colorful Vision Rods and cones are light-sensitive cells found in the eye's retina. When different light wavelengths enter the eye, they are picked up by rods and cones and tr...

The molecule that takes part in the initial step in the vision process, rhodopsin, has two components called 11-cis retinal and opsin. Retinal is a light-sensitive derivative of vitamin A, and opsi...

Drusen are fatty deposits located under the retina and look like small yellow specks. They are made of cellular debris, minerals including calcium, and lipids. As you age, a few drusen typically fo...