Team finds mutation involved in macular degeneration
Researchers from the Wellcome Trust Centre for Cell-Matrix Research in Manchester have revealed more about how a particular genetic change significantly raises the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration.
Nov 26, 2010
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New cause of blindness discovered by scientists
University of Manchester scientists have discovered a new cause of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition that affects more than 50 million people worldwide and results in blindness.
Sep 21, 2010
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Retina implants: location is key
(PhysOrg.com) -- The first UK trial of a promising new retinal implant technique is to be led by Oxford University researchers.
Mar 24, 2010
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Crowded houses: Why our peripheral vision may not be as random as we think
As you read this, you may notice that the word directly in front of you is clear, but all the surrounding words are hard to make out. For most people, this effect - known as 'crowding' - is not a problem. ...
Mar 04, 2010
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Clinical Trial Examines Drug's Potential for Protecting the Optic Nerve
(PhysOrg.com) -- Acute optic neuritis, an inflammation of the optic nerve, doesn't occur all that often. But for those who experience it, the vision loss, pain and nerve damage that often result are no small ...
Dec 21, 2009
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Findings about veracity of peripheral vision could lead to better robotic eyes (w/ Video)
Two Kansas State University psychology researchers have found that although central vision allows our eyes to discern the details of a scene, our peripheral vision is most important for telling us what type of scene we're ...
Oct 15, 2009
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New treatment found to reduce vision loss from central retinal vein occlusion
Scientists have identified the first long-term, effective treatment to improve vision and reduce vision loss associated with blockage of large veins in the eye. This research was part of a multi-center, phase III clinical ...
Sep 14, 2009
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