In what is a major breakthrough, researchers have successfully improved vision in people with blinding eye diseases by transplanting fetal tissue in the eye.
In what is a major breakthrough, researchers have successfully improved vision in people with blinding eye diseases by transplanting fetal tissue in the eye.
Another experiment showed that retinal prosthesis could also restore some vision in patients with blinding eye disease.
Diabetic Retinopathy - Risk Factors - Symptoms - Treatment - Diagnosis - FAQs
The term ‘diabetic retinopathy’ refers to changes in the retina which often occur in people with diabetes.
The term ‘diabetic retinopathy’ refers to changes in the retina which often occur in people with diabetes.
The study led by Dr Robert B. Aramant showed that transplanted "sheets" of fetal retinal cells improve visual acuity in several people with retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration.
Researcher Jessy Dorn showed that retinal prosthesis could restore partial vision to people who are totally blind.
About Conjunctivitis | Pink Eye
Conjunctivitis or Pink Eye causes redness and soreness of the conjunctiva and is responsible for 1% of all emergency visits to a hospital.
Conjunctivitis or Pink Eye causes redness and soreness of the conjunctiva and is responsible for 1% of all emergency visits to a hospital.
The researchers also reported that engineered, light-sensitive proteins restored vision in a mouse study of retinitis pigmentosa, something that would lead to new treatments for people with degenerative retinal diseases.
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LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK is a type of laser procedure performed on the eye to correct refractive errors and presbyopia by reshaping the cornea.
LASIK is a type of laser procedure performed on the eye to correct refractive errors and presbyopia by reshaping the cornea.
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Amblyopia | Lazy Eye - Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment FAQs Glossary
Amblyopia is the loss of one eye's ability to see details. Amblyopia is otherwise known as lazy eye.
Amblyopia is the loss of one eye's ability to see details. Amblyopia is otherwise known as lazy eye.
