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Astigmatism

Astigmatism is a refractive error of the eye, which causes blurred or distorted vision. Astigmatism is one of the most common vision problems.

Keeping an Eye on Vision Loss Associated with Space Travel

Keeping an Eye on Vision Loss Associated with Space Travel

Many astronauts experience vision problems during spaceflight. Over 70% of astronauts face a phenomenon known as Spaceflight Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome (SANS).

Artificial Intelligence is ‘Lens-ing’ a Hand After LASIK Surgery

Artificial Intelligence is ‘Lens-ing’ a Hand After LASIK Surgery

3D eye models post-LASIK aid lens selection for cataract patients.

Cell Therapy for Cornea Damage Addressed by Patient's Own Stem Cells

Cell Therapy for Cornea Damage Addressed by Patient's Own Stem Cells

CALEC (Cultivated autologous limbal epithelial cells) procedure for stem cell transplant in eye procedures is safe and feasible, showing improved corneal surfaces or vision.

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Omega-3 Can Save Alzheimer’s Patients from Vision Loss

Omega-3 Can Save Alzheimer’s Patients from Vision Loss

Does omega-3 help Alzheimer's patients? A new form of omega-3 helped restore specific markers of eye health in mice bred with aspects of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

Unlocking the Potential of CRISPR for Reversing Vision Loss

Unlocking the Potential of CRISPR for Reversing Vision Loss

New CRISPR genome-editing strategy was found to have a positive impact in the treatment of inherited retinal diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa.

New Way to Prevent Common Causes of Vision Loss

New Way to Prevent Common Causes of Vision Loss

Scientists have discovered a novel target effective to prevent the formation of abnormal tangles of blood vessels linked to age-related macular degeneration.

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Smart 3D-Printed Contact Lens with Navigation Function Developed

Smart 3D-Printed Contact Lens with Navigation Function Developed

Smart 3D-printed contact lenses can now implement augmented reality (AR)-based navigation. This could be an eye-catching technological advancement.

New Smart Contact Lens Developed to Treat Glaucoma

New Smart Contact Lens Developed to Treat Glaucoma

New theranostic smart contact lens offers hope for glaucoma patients. Thus, timely diagnosis and eye care treatment can save your vision.

New Contact Lens Helps Prevent Dry Eye Syndrome

New Contact Lens Helps Prevent Dry Eye Syndrome

In patients with dry eye syndrome, the contact lens eases tear flow in response to normal eye blinking.

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Dry Eye Disease can Alter Healing of the Cornea Post Injury

Dry Eye Disease can Alter Healing of the Cornea Post Injury

Animal study suggests that stem cells can regenerate the cornea and may be new targets for treating and preventing such injuries to cornea due to dry eye disease.

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Vision Center - Online Vision Guide

Vision Center - Online Vision Guide

A list of eye tests to find out how healthy your eyes are. Contains a brief about visual accuracy test, distance acuity test and macular function test. Check for visual impairment and degeneration in any part of your eyes.

Long sightedness also known as hyperopia or farsightedness is a common vision problem. Long-sighted people have difficulty seeing near objects than distant objects.

Cataract in Detail

Cataract in Detail

Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general info about Cataract

Myopia is the inability of a person to see the distant objects clearly. Myopia is also known as near or short sightedness.

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Exotropia or outward eye deviation is a form of squint. Proper evaluation and timely intervention is necessary to prevent permanent forms of visual dysfunction.