About 150,000 people with glaucoma across the United States wear contact lenses—and they may soon have access to an even more effective wearable treatment option. According to Medical Device Network,…
For the last few decades, there has been increased interest in understanding the effects of sleep (or lack of!) on our overall health. A recent study sought to understand the…
There is no doubt that artificial intelligence (AI) is going to change the future of healthcare. AI can be used in disease prediction, treatment, identification, diagnosis, and management. For example,…
It's January -- do you know what that means? That's right - it's National Glaucoma Awareness Month! According to the Richmond Register, glaucoma diagnoses are rising on a national level.…
A recent article emphasized the importance of being educated about our eyes. As one of the most essential organs in the body, it’s important to know some key facts. Eye…
Within the United States, uveitis is considered a leading reason for preventable blindness. As the uveitis progresses, patients may also develop complications such as uveitic glaucoma. But this can…
By the time glaucoma, a group of conditions characterized by progressive optic nerve damage, manifests in symptoms, it is often too late to restore or recover lost vision. By 2040,…
For all the coffee lovers who drink as much coffee as I do each day, this one's for you. Recently, a press release from the Icahn School of Medicine at…
Past research has shown up to 83 genes and genetic loci associated with glaucoma. However, reports the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in a news release, new research has identified…
Researchers have uncovered that there is a link between Alzheimer's disease and three eye conditions- glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration (age-related). This could mean that there may be another…
According to a recent article in ScienceAlert, scientists have conducted experiments in mice activating a protein called protrudin that gives damaged nerve fibers the ability to regenerate. Currently, once nerve…
Tarsius Pharmaceuticals has just announced positive results for their recent trial for uveitic glaucoma. This trial was called GADOT 20/20 and it was investigating a therapy called TRSo1. Ocular Diseases…
In the past, genetics were hypothesized to be a potential cause of glaucoma and eye disease. Now, British researchers definitively linked SPATA13 gene mutations with a form of glaucoma called primary…
Cluster Seizures Approximately 1/3 of all epilepsy patients live with uncontrolled seizures. Of these, around 150,000 in the United States alone experience cluster seizures (otherwise known as acute-repetitive seizures, crescendo…
Uveitis Uveitis is a rare condition in which the uvea of the eye becomes inflamed. The uvea is responsible for providing the majority of the blood to the retina and…
The 2019 American Glaucoma Society's Annual Meeting This year's event will feature poster and roundtable discussions, symposia from disease experts, and interactive debates on the most important subjects related to…
According to Science Blog, a therapeutics company is on its way to creating an implantable, insulin-producing device that may give injections a run for their money. Therapies similar to…
According to a story published by STAT, a daredevil neuroscientist at Stanford University is utilizing the relatively new concept of virtual reality to solve an unsuspecting problem. Not only is…
The BIOIMAGING 2018 Conference in Portugal recently announced it’s “Best Student Paper” award. The award went to a Nigerian doctoral student who identified a new technique for examining the retina.…
An exciting "win" in the relatively common glaucoma department could also mean a "win" for rare childhood glaucoma patients. According to an article from MedicalXpress, two recently approved treatments for…
A team of engineers at the University of Connecticut has invented a device which may change medicine as we know it. Researchers say the device could be used as a…
It's a good time to check in on your eye health because January is Glaucoma Awareness Month! More than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma - and…
Around 15,000 people are to receive free eye treatment thanks to the efforts of Senator Mustafa Bukar. The senator represents the Katsina North Senatorial Zone. Senator Bukar announced the event…
An engineering science professor from British Columbia designed an all new high resolution scanner that will enable eye problems to be diagnosed earlier. This will also allow earlier treatment and…
Proponents of medicinal marijuana got a little more ammunition earlier this year according to a blogger on Scienceblogs. However, some have claimed that cannabinoids cure everything from glaucoma to gallbladder,…
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