Australian researchers have for the first time pinpointed specific genetic changes that increase the risk of severe, ...

It causes people to slowly lose their central vision, which is the sharp, clear vision we use to read, recognize faces, and ...

A new study published in Nature Communications reveals the specific genetic factors linked to the presence of reticular ...

In a groundbreaking clinical trial, a group of legally blind individuals have regained the ability to read short sentences, ...

"You could really, in a very fundamental sense, talk about redrawing the border around a brain," Hodak says, "possibly to ...

Judi Dench has revealed in a new interview that a degenerative eye condition has left her unable to read or "recognize ...

Instant coffee is enjoying a nostalgic comeback among younger drinkers — yet new research warns the retro favorite may pose an unexpected risk for eye health. Developed in the early 20th century and ...

A first-of-its-kind trial is testing adult stem cell transplants for advanced dry macular degeneration. Early results show the treatment is safe and can significantly improve vision, even in severely ...

University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have shown that reducing chronic inflammation can significantly protect against age-related macular degeneration (AMD)-like pathology in preclinical ...

"The goal of treating macular degeneration is to keep as much vision as possible," notes Sarju Patel, MD, attending physician at Retinal Consultants of America. Referring patients to low-vision ...

Older diabetic patients on two GLP-1 drugs showed an increased risk of neovascular age-related macular degeneration in an observational cohort study. The absolute risk was small, however, reaching 0.2 ...

When it comes to health, your eyes can certainly tell a story about your overall well-being. As you get older, that story gets more chapters — and becomes more complex. Unfortunately, Medicare, the ...