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First full human eye transplant
In a groundbreaking medical achievement, doctors at NYU Langone Health have successfully transplanted a complete eye to a patient who lost his left eye and
One in Six German Drivers Endanger Traffic
Many drivers in Germany are endangering traffic due to medical reasons, but there are currently no mandatory health checks for seniors. In most EU member
Morning Red Light Boosts Vision
Aging can cause a decrease in energy production in the mitochondria of the cells, leading to a decline in vision. However, a study conducted by
Successful Gene Therapy for Color Blindness
A new gene therapy has been developed that allows adults with complete color blindness (achromatopsia) to see more clearly and recognize colors. The treatment has
Prevent Age-Related Eye Fatigue with Red Light
Aging can cause a slow loss of vision in people over 40 years old due to a decrease in ATP production in the mitochondria of
Fruit fly neurons mimic 1,400 cells
Fruchtfliegen have specially developed amacrine cells to process the information from their complex eyes. The CT1 nerve cells have isolated cell units that can process
Rising trend: Eye laser surgery
A new meta-analysis presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery’s annual meeting has found that 95% of patients who have undergone LASIK
Autofocus renders glasses obsolete
In the near future, people who wear glasses may no longer need to buy new lenses every time their eyesight changes. Researchers at the University
Stem Cells Regenerate Cataract Lens
In a groundbreaking development, researchers have successfully grown a new lens in patients with cataracts through stem cell research. The traditional method of treating cataracts
Human Eye Can See Single Photon
The human eye is even more light-sensitive than previously thought, with the ability to detect a single photon, the smallest unit of light. This was
