Category: Eye Care
Pigs Could be Key to Help Restore Lost Eyesight
August 25th, 2022Pigs could be the key to restoring sight in people who have lost their vision due to a damaged cornea, a new study reports.
New Experimental Implant
In a pilot study, the implant restored vision to 20 patients with diseased corneas, most of whom were… more »
Have Dry, Itchy Eyes? Exercise Could be the Answer
February 16th, 2022
Working out may help dry, itchy eyes, a new study suggests.
New Study on Dry Eye
Every time you blink, your eyes get covered in tear film, a protective coating that’s crucial for maintaining healthy eye function. Healthy tear film is made of… more »
Cadavers Offer Potential Treatment for Blindness
January 27th, 2021Retinal stem cells collected from human cadavers offer a potential treatment for blindness, according to an article published on January 19 by “Stem Cell Reports.”
Human Cadavers Help with Blindness
Healthy retinal pigment epithelium cells implanted u… more »
Rise in Non-Powder Gun Injuries Among Children
January 17th, 2018 A new report shows that eye injuries tied to non-powder guns have seen a sharp increase among kids.
Children and Eye Injuries
Between 1990 and 2012, the rate of eye injuries tied to non-powder guns (BB, pellet and paintball) in the United States skyr… more »
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month
January 4th, 2017Currently more than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute predicts this number will reach 4.2 million by 2030. Spread awareness this January for National Glaucoma Awareness Month.
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is… more »
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