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Viral vector designed to treat a genetic form of blindness
Wednesday, 02 November 2011 10:53 | Last Updated on Saturday, 26 November 2011 10:33 | |
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Researchers have developed a viral vector designed to deliver a gene into the eyes of people born with an inherited, progressive form of blindness that affects mainly males. The vector is being tested in a clinical trial investigating the use of gene therapy to cure choroideremia, a disease that affects an estimated 100,000 people worldwide.
Fast high precision eye-surgery robot developed
Thursday, 27 October 2011 06:27 | |
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A researcher in The Netherlands has developed a smart eye-surgery robot that allows eye surgeons to operate with increased ease and greater precision on the retina and the vitreous humor of the eye. The system also extends the effective period during which ophthalmologists can carry out these intricate procedures. |
British study may improve glaucoma assessment and treatment
Monday, 24 October 2011 11:30 | |
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Results from a recent scientific study in the UK may change the way that healthcare professionals measure eye pressure and allow them to assess the risk of glaucoma with greater accuracy. Glaucoma is the second most common cause of irreversible loss of vision worldwide. Physical fitness could have a positive effect on eye health
Monday, 24 October 2011 11:30 | |
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Physical activity may be what the doctor orders to help patients reduce their risk of developing glaucoma. According to a recently published scientific paper, higher levels of physical exercise appear to have a long-term beneficial impact on low ocular perfusion pressure, an important risk factor for glaucoma. |
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- Viral vector designed to treat a genetic form of blindness
- Fast high precision eye-surgery robot developed
- British study may improve glaucoma assessment and treatment
- Physical fitness could have a positive effect on eye health
- Researchers' detective work shows possible side effect in macular degeneration drug
- Consumers don't pay as much attention to nutrition fact labels as they think, eye-tracking study finds
- More time outdoors may reduce kids' risk for nearsightedness, research suggests