15+ hour, 4+ min ago   (573+ words) January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, prompting Rutgers Health experts to underscore the importance of early detection and public awareness. Often progressing silently without noticeable symptoms, it has earned the reputation as the "silent thief of sight." While its progression may…...

2+ mon, 20+ hour ago   (704+ words) A new real-time imaging study reveals that VR gaming rapidly reshapes the eye's protective tear layer, raising its temperature and thickening its lipid film. However, overall tear stability and symptoms remain unchanged. A new study published in Scientific Reports demonstrates…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (259+ words) The world's largest collection of curated eye imaging and linked clinical data is expanding across the country, in an initiative led out of Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and UCL (University College London). The INSIGHT Health Data Research Hub…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (311+ words) As wearable health technologies evolve, smart contact lenses (SCLs) are emerging as powerful platforms for non-invasive, real-time ocular diagnostics. MXene materials pave the way for next-generation smart contact lenses As wearable health technologies evolve, smart contact lenses (SCLs) are emerging…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (365+ words) Patients who have a new type of lens implanted in their eyes during surgery for cataracts or to correct their eyesight have excellent or good vision over distances both near and far, and often no longer need spectacles for reading....

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (344+ words) Dry eyes can cause significant discomfort, and the symptoms become more common as we age. However, until now, it was unclear what proportion of the population suffered from the condition, with estimates ranging from 5-50%." In fact, research presented today (Monday)…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (512+ words) An innovative backpack, incorporating aerospace technology, shows promise as a balance aid for patients with the movement disorder ataxia. Gyroscopic backpack improves balance in patients with ataxia An innovative backpack, incorporating aerospace technology, shows promise as a balance aid for…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (733+ words) A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, found predominantly in fish oils, may help ward off the development of short sightedness (myopia) in children, while a high intake of saturated fats, found in foods such as butter, palm oil, and…...

5+ mon, 2+ day ago   (265+ words) Electroretinography (ERG) is an ophthalmic diagnostic method used to determine whether the retina is functioning normally. It is widely employed for diagnosing hereditary retinal diseases or assessing retinal function decline. This technology enables ERG simply by wearing the lens, eliminating…...

6+ mon, 6+ day ago   (617+ words) Dr. Nelson, who chairs the Department of Neuroscience at West Virginia University, has spent the past decade uncovering the hidden dangers of artificial light exposure. His research demonstrates that light at night doesn't just affect sleep quality; it fundamentally alters…...