A clinical trial is investigating whether a stem cell-derived patch can replace disease-damaged cells and restore vision. Age-related macular degeneration is a steadily worsening eye disease and the ...

The retina is a thin layer of cells lining the back part of the inside of your eye. These cells receive light, organize the information, and send it to your brain. The brain translates these signals ...

Age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss and blindness for Americans 65 and older, is a progressive ...

“Our results demonstrate that texture analysis can uncover minute retinal changes long before diabetic retinopathy becomes ...

The retina is a light-sensitive layer of tissue lining the back of the eye. Healthy development and function of the retina is critical for normal vision. Vision develops over several years, with ...

From an evolutionary perspective, the retina is an outgrowth of the brain and shares the same genetics. In illnesses such as schizophrenia, which is marked by genetic changes, the retina is an easily ...

Your eyes are relatively small parts of your body, but they’re immensely complex. Your eyes are full of dozens of different parts, all of which work together to produce your vision. One of the most ...

Blunt trauma to your eye can cause an injury known as a bruised retina, or commotio retinae. This usually heals on its own within a week or up to a month, though that largely depends on how severe the ...

With three potential blockbuster drugs for retinal disease receiving regulatory approval in 2023, 2024 may feel quiet by comparison for the field. However, retina specialists may feel like they have ...