Ophthalmology Archives - Page 11 of 29

Hereditary predisposition to melanoma of the eye discovered

Ohio State University researchers have discovered a hereditary cancer syndrome that predisposes certain people to a melanoma of the eye, […]

Safety takes back seat for Australian drivers: Survey

Safety is taking a back seat for Australian drivers, with more than 60 per cent of people risking accidents by […]

Improve your vision with an app

We have gotten used to the idea that smartphone apps can substitute for devices like GPS navigation systems or portable music […]

Novel approach to treat proliferative vitreoretinopathy

Proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR), or the formation of scar tissue within the eye, is a serious, sight-threatening complication in patients recovering […]

Get kids outside to reduce risk for nearsightedness

A new analysis of recent eye health studies shows that more time spent outdoors is related to reduced rates of […]

Genetic mutation linked to age-related macular degeneration

Age- related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe visual loss among the elderly. Researchers had previously identified […]

Energy-saving fluoros may be bad for your eyes

The global trend towards using fluorescent globes instead of incandescent ones as a strategy to beat climate change could be […]

Vitamin B helps fight vision-threatening corneal disease

Patients in the United States who have the cornea-damaging disease keratoconus may soon be able to benefit from a new […]

Laser’s precision could revolutionise cataract surgery

Two new studies add to the growing body of evidence that a new approach to cataract surgery may be safer […]

Ischaemic maculopathy

Ischaemic maculopathy is a sight threatening condition for which there are currently no effective treatments. It is one of a group of eye diseases which affect diabetics, and occurs when changes to the retina lead to the loss of capillaries in the macula.