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Released: 16-Jul-2014 12:00 PM EDT
Gene Profiling Technique to Accelerate Stem Cell Therapies for Eye Diseases
NIH, National Eye Institute (NEI)

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have developed a technique that will speed up the production of stem-cell derived tissues. The technique will help the researchers in their efforts to use patients’ skin cells to regenerate retinal pigment epithelium (RPE)—a tissue in the back of the eye that is affected in several blinding eye diseases. It will also help the scientists search for drugs for personalized treatments.

11-Jul-2014 5:20 PM EDT
Acute Glaucoma Discovered to be an Inflammatory Disease
UC San Diego Health

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Sun Yat-sen University in China have shown that acute glaucoma in mice is largely an inflammatory disease and that high pressure in the eye causes vision loss by setting in motion an inflammatory response similar to that evoked by bacterial infections.

8-Jul-2014 2:50 PM EDT
New Compound Treats Both Blindness and Diabetes in Animal Studies
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

In a new study led by UC San Francisco (UCSF) scientists, a chemical compound designed to precisely target part of a crucial cellular quality-control network provided significant protection, in rats and mice, against degenerative forms of blindness and diabetes.

Released: 9-Jul-2014 1:00 PM EDT
An Alternative to Surgery for Graves’ Eye Disease
Loyola Medicine

A low-carb, gluten-free diet with plenty of vegetables is helping a patient with Graves' eye disease to see normally again.

7-Jul-2014 9:00 AM EDT
Rehabilitation Helps Prevent Depression From Age-Related Vision Loss
NIH, National Eye Institute (NEI)

Depression is a common risk for people who have lost their vision from age-related macular degeneration (AMD), but a new study shows that a type of rehabilitation therapy can cut this risk in half.

7-Jul-2014 7:00 AM EDT
Depression in Age-Related Macular Degeneration Patients with Low Vision Can be Halved by Integrated Therapies
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

The first clinical trial to examine integrated low vision and mental health treatment has shown that the approach can reduce the incidence of depression by half among people with low vision due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The results of the study were published online today in Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Released: 1-Jul-2014 1:45 PM EDT
NIH Study Reveals Gene Critical to the Early Development of Cilia
NIH, National Eye Institute (NEI)

Researchers at the National Eye Institute (NEI) have described the functions of a gene responsible for anchoring cilia – sensory hair-like extensions present on almost every cell of the body. They show in a mouse model that without the gene Cc2d2a, cilia throughout the body failed to grow, and the mice died during the embryonic stage. The finding adds to an expanding body of knowledge about ciliopathies, a class of genetic disorders that result from defects in the structure or function of cilia.

Released: 30-Jun-2014 12:00 PM EDT
Soothing Cells, Peaceful Protein Could Hold Promise for Treating Autoimmune Uveitis
NIH, National Eye Institute (NEI)

Uveitis occurs when immune cells invade the eye, causing inflammation, swelling and vision loss. Researchers at the National Eye Institute (NEI) have found a unique type of immune cell and a secreted protein that, in tests on mice, can protect against the disease.

Released: 27-Jun-2014 3:30 PM EDT
American Academy of Ophthalmology Reiterates Position that Marijuana is Not Proven Treatment for Glaucoma
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

The American Academy of Ophthalmology – the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons – is reminding the public that it does not recommend marijuana or other cannabis products for the treatment of glaucoma.

24-Jun-2014 4:00 PM EDT
Trained Evaluators Can Screen for Premie Eye Disease from Miles Away
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Trained non-physician evaluators who studied retinal images transmitted to a remote central reading center successfully identified newborn babies likely to require a specialized medical evaluation for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).

24-Jun-2014 4:00 PM EDT
Telemedicine Catches Blinding Disease in Premature Babies
NIH, National Eye Institute (NEI)

Telemedicine is an effective strategy to screen for the potentially blinding disease known as retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), according to a study funded by the National Eye Institute (NEI). The investigators say that the approach, if adopted broadly, could help ease the strain on hospitals with limited access to ophthalmologists and lead to better care for infants in underserved areas of the country. NEI is a part of the National Institutes of Health.

26-Jun-2014 10:00 AM EDT
Telemedicine Catches Blinding Disease in Premature Babies
University of Louisville

A multi-center study has found that telemedicine is effective in screening for the potentially blinding disease retinopathy of prematurity in newborns.

Released: 26-Jun-2014 9:00 AM EDT
Increased Nearsightedness Linked to Higher Education Levels and More Years Spent in School
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

German researchers have found strong evidence that attaining a higher level of education and spending more years in school are two factors associated with a greater prevalence and severity of nearsightedness, or myopia. Published online this month in Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the research is the first population-based study to demonstrate that environmental factors may outweigh genetics in the development of myopia.

Released: 24-Jun-2014 10:00 AM EDT
Expert Outlines Challenges of Visual Accessibility for People with Low Vision
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

New approaches and tools are needed to improve visual accessibility for people with low vision in the "real world,” according to a special article in the July issue of Optometry and Vision Science, official journal of the American Academy of Optometry. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health.

Released: 19-Jun-2014 1:00 PM EDT
Drug Shows Promise for the First Time Against Metastatic Melanoma of the Eye
Columbia University Irving Medical Center

For the first time, a therapy has been found that can delay progression of metastatic uveal melanoma, a rare and deadly form of melanoma of the eye.

Released: 19-Jun-2014 11:00 AM EDT
University Hospitals Eye Institute Surgeon Reviews Alternative Devices Offering Sight for Patients Blinded by Cornea Disease
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Rony R. Sayegh, MD, of eye surgeon at University Hospitals Case Medical Center, is co-author of a review article about keratoprostheses, and is testing a new design of the Boston KPro.

Released: 18-Jun-2014 11:00 AM EDT
University Hospitals Case Medical Center Brings a New Minimally Invasive Surgery to NE Ohio Glaucoma Patients
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Douglas Rhee, MD, of University Hospitals Case Medical Center, a national leader in glaucoma and a pioneer in minimally invasive surgery for the disorder, introduces trabectome surgery to Northeast Ohio.

Released: 18-Jun-2014 10:00 AM EDT
Glaucoma Can Affect Children as Well as the Elderly
Loyola Medicine

While glaucoma is most common in people older than 65, the disease in rare cases can also affect children.

Released: 16-Jun-2014 1:00 PM EDT
Sensor in Eye Could Track Pressure Changes, Monitor for Glaucoma
University of Washington

University of Washington engineers have designed a low-power sensor that could be placed permanently in a person's eye to track hard-to-measure changes in eye pressure. The sensor would be embedded with an artificial lens during cataract surgery and would detect pressure changes instantaneously, then transmit the data wirelessly using radio frequency waves.

   
Released: 13-Jun-2014 3:00 PM EDT
Simulator Evaluates How Eye Diseases Affect Driving
UC San Diego Health

The University of California, San Diego School of Medicine is the first ophthalmology department in the nation to feature a fully dedicated high-fidelity, highly realistic driving simulator for evaluating the effects of visual impairment on a person’s driving performance.

9-Jun-2014 4:10 PM EDT
Researchers Use Human Stem Cells to Create Light-Sensitive Retina in a Dish
Johns Hopkins Medicine

Using a type of human stem cell, Johns Hopkins researchers say they have created a three-dimensional complement of human retinal tissue in the laboratory, which notably includes functioning photoreceptor cells capable of responding to light, the first step in the process of converting it into visual images.

   
Released: 6-Jun-2014 10:00 AM EDT
Leave Fireworks to the Pros, UAB Eye Doctors Say
University of Alabama at Birmingham

A woman who nearly lost an eye to a bottle rocket last year joins UAB ophthalmologists to urge families to leave fireworks to the professionals this summer.

Released: 5-Jun-2014 6:00 PM EDT
Is Glaucoma a Brain Disease?
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

Findings from a new study published in Translational Vision Science & Technology (TVST) show the brain, not the eye, controls the cellular process that leads to glaucoma. The results may help develop treatments for one of the world’s leading causes of irreversible blindness, as well as contribute to the development of future therapies for preserving brain function in other age-related disorders like Alzheimer’s.

   
5-Jun-2014 9:00 AM EDT
Making Artificial Vision Look More Natural
NIH, National Eye Institute (NEI)

In laboratory tests, researchers have used electrical stimulation of retinal cells to produce the same patterns of activity that occur when the retina sees a moving object. Although more work remains, this is a step toward restoring natural, high-fidelity vision to blind people.

Released: 3-Jun-2014 4:00 PM EDT
New Research Sheds Light on How UV Rays May Contribute to Cataract
NIH, National Eye Institute (NEI)

A new study offers an explanation for how years of chronic sunlight exposure can increase the risk of cataract, a clouding of the eye lens that typically occurs with aging. The study firms up a link between the sun’s damaging rays and a process called oxidative stress.

Released: 2-Jun-2014 5:10 PM EDT
Novel NextGen Sequencing Test Developed for Retinoblastoma
Children's Hospital Los Angeles Saban Research Institute

Researchers at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) have developed a unique next-generation sequencing test for the gene linked to retinoblastoma.

29-May-2014 4:00 PM EDT
Choosing One Drug Over Another to Treat Blindness Could Save Medicare Billions
University of Michigan

If all eye doctors prescribed the less expensive of two drugs to treat two common eye diseases of older adults, taxpayer-funded Medicare plans could save $18 billion over a 10-year period, say researchers at the University of Michigan.

Released: 30-May-2014 3:40 PM EDT
Finding a Lower Cost Solution for World's 285 Million Visually Impaired People
Washington University in St. Louis

Projects to provide low-cost eyeglasses for people in the developing world and to develop a cell-death detector will share $25,000 in cash to further develop their projects as winners of the 2014 Discovery Competition. Washington University in St. Louis’ School of Engineering & Applied Science created the competition in 2012.

27-May-2014 2:00 PM EDT
Melanoma of the Eye Caused by Two Gene Mutations
UC San Diego Health

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified a therapeutic target for treating the most common form of eye cancer in adults. They have also, in experiments with mice, been able to slow eye tumor growth with an existing FDA-approved drug.

Released: 28-May-2014 2:00 PM EDT
Some High Blood Pressure Drugs May be Associated with Increased Risk of Vision-Threatening Disease
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

There may be a connection between taking vasodilators and developing early-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss and blindness among Americans who are age 65 and older, according to a study published online in Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Released: 23-May-2014 11:25 AM EDT
New Glasses May Increase the Risk of Falls in Older Adults, Suggests Review in Optometry and Vision Science
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

Blurred vision contributes to the risk of falling in older adults—but getting new glasses with a big change in vision prescription may increase the risk rather than decreasing it, according to a special article, ‘2013 Fry Lecture: Blurred Vision, Spectacle Corr & Falls in Older Adults’ in the June issue of Optometry and Vision Science, official journal of the American Academy of Optometry. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health.

Released: 21-May-2014 1:00 PM EDT
JHU Biologists Identify New Neural Pathway in Eyes that Aids in Vision
 Johns Hopkins University

A less-well-known type of retina cell plays a more critical role in vision than previously understood.

Released: 8-May-2014 11:50 AM EDT
New Automated Tool Can Screen for Diabetic Retinopathy
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

Scientists have developed a computer program to screen for diabetic retinopathy, a potentially blinding condition that may affect every person with diabetes. The research is being presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) this week.

Released: 7-May-2014 7:00 PM EDT
Study Shows Remote Evaluation as Effective as a Doctor’s Visit for AMD Patients
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

Researchers have found that patients received similar care for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) whether being evaluated by a doctor in-person or remotely. The research is being presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) this week in Orlando, Fla.

Released: 7-May-2014 7:00 PM EDT
Researchers Find New Drug Treatment for Eye Muscle Condition
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

In another example of serendipity advancing scientific research, investigators have discovered a new class of drugs to treat an eye condition called nystagmus. The research is being presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) this week in Orlando, Fla.

Released: 7-May-2014 6:00 PM EDT
Elevating Brain Fluid Pressure Could Prevent Vision Loss
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

Scientists have found that pressure from the fluid surrounding the brain plays a role in maintaining proper eye function, opening a new direction for treating glaucoma — the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. The research is being presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) this week in Orlando, Fla.

Released: 7-May-2014 6:00 PM EDT
Non-Invasive Technique Can Identify Genetic Carriers of Eye Disease
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

Scientists have developed a non-invasive technique to determine if individuals carry a gene for an inherited eye disease known as retinitis pigmentosa. The research is being presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) this week in Orlando, Fla.

6-May-2014 3:00 PM EDT
Patients with AMD May Not Need Monthly Injection
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

Researchers have found that, contrary to previous clinical trial findings, monthly injections to counteract age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may not be necessary. The research is being presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) this week in Orlando, Fla.

5-May-2014 8:00 AM EDT
Working to Cure ‘Dry Eye’ Disease
American Institute of Physics (AIP)

The eye is an exquisitely sensitive system with many aspects that remain somewhat of a mystery—both in the laboratory and in the clinic. A U.S.-based team of mathematicians and optometrists is working to change this by gaining a better understanding of the inner workings of tear film distribution over the eye’s surface. This, in turn, may lead to better treatments or a cure for the tear film disease known as “dry eye.”

Released: 6-May-2014 10:00 AM EDT
A Cup of Coffee a Day May Keep Retinal Damage Away
Cornell University

Coffee drinkers, rejoice! Aside from java’s energy jolt, food scientists say you may reap another health benefit from a daily cup of joe: prevention of deteriorating eyesight and possible blindness from retinal degeneration due to glaucoma, aging and diabetes.

Released: 5-May-2014 8:30 PM EDT
First Reversible Glue Bandage Could Save Injured Soldiers’ Vision
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

Scientists have developed the first reversible glue that could be used on the battlefield to treat eye injuries, potentially saving soldiers’ vision. The research is being presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) this week in Orlando, Fla.

Released: 5-May-2014 8:00 PM EDT
Simulated Model of Eye’s 3D Structure Facilitates Stem Cells Transplant
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

Scientists have developed a model that mimics the complex structure of the cornea to enable the transplant of healthy corneal stem cells. The research is being presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) this week in Orlando Fla.

Released: 5-May-2014 8:00 PM EDT
Cataract Surgery Decreases Risk of Falls in Older Patients
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

New research finds that cataract surgery dramatically decreases the number of falls individuals suffer due to poor vision. The research is being presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) this week in Orlando, Fla.

Released: 5-May-2014 8:00 PM EDT
New Gel-Based Eye Fluid Aids Post-Operative Healing
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

In an effort to avoid serious side effects suffered after surgery to repair retinal detachment, vision scientists have developed a new product to help stabilize the eye while it heals. The research is being presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) this week in Orlando, Fla.

Released: 5-May-2014 10:00 AM EDT
Vision Loss and Mental Health: The Hidden Connection
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

People suffering from vision loss are twice as likely to suffer from depression as the general population. And many psychiatric medications can cause vision problems over time. But the close connection between psychiatry and ophthalmology often goes overlooked during patient care. An educational workshop at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association in New York City this week will shed light on this important, growing topic.

Released: 4-May-2014 3:00 PM EDT
Gene Therapy Used to Preserve Sight in Patients
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

In two separate studies, vision scientists have developed healthy genes to prevent blinding diseases that stem from genetic defects. The research is being presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) this week in Orlando, Fla

Released: 24-Apr-2014 10:30 AM EDT
Study Supports Safety of Antimicrobial Peptide-Coated Contact Lenses
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

Contact lenses coated with an antimicrobial peptide could help to lower the risk of contact lens-related infections, reports a study in Optometry and Vision Science, official journal of the American Academy of Optometry. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health.

Released: 23-Apr-2014 10:00 AM EDT
Blindness Doesn’t Keep This Birmingham Golfer Off the Links
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Kerry Stein plays golf recreationally and participates annually in the UAB School of Optometry tournament to support the needs of the school — needs he understands well as a staunch supporter who happens to be blind.

17-Apr-2014 4:00 PM EDT
Glaucoma Drug Helps Women with Blinding Disorder Linked to Obesity
NIH, National Eye Institute (NEI)

An inexpensive glaucoma drug, when added to a weight loss plan, can improve vision for women with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), according to a study funded by NEI. This disorder mostly affects young, overweight women. Vision loss and headaches are common symptoms.

Released: 17-Apr-2014 6:00 PM EDT
University of Utah Ophthalmologist to Receive Top Honor for Vision Research
University of Utah Health

Wolfgang Baehr, Ph.D., will be awarded Proctor Medal for work studying retinal diseases.



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