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High-tech startup creates smart contact lenses for glaucoma diagnosis
Optometrists, ophthalmologists and their patients will benefit from new, high-tech tools to detect glaucoma at its earliest stages.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 19, 2023


Groundbreaking implants can restore 20/20 vision to the blind and visually-impaired
Researchers and entrepreneurs have developed an implant made of collagen protein from pig’s skin, which resembles the human cornea.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 14, 2023


Lab-grown retinal eye cells can treat blindness
Retinal cells grown from stem cells are ready for trials in humans with degenerative eye disorders according to researchers at U of W.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 13, 2023


Life-changing eye drops can replace reading glasses, researchers find
Presbyopia is a common and progressive eye condition that reduces the eye's ability to focus on near objects and impacts people after age 40
Joseph Shavit
Dec 28, 2022


Groundbreaking new drug can treat cataracts without surgery
A revolutionary new treatment for cataracts has shown extremely positive results in laboratory tests, giving hope to treat the condition.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 14, 2022


Microparticles found to prevent vitamin A deficiency
Fortifying foods with new polymer particles containing vitamin A could promote better vision and health for millions of people.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 14, 2022


Groundbreaking implants can restore 20/20 vision to the blind and visually-impaired
Researchers and entrepreneurs have developed an implant made of collagen protein from pig’s skin, which resembles the human cornea.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 13, 2022


Research reveals why puppy-dog eyes are so irresistable
Dogs are unique from other mammals in their reciprocated bond with humans which can be demonstrated though mutual gaze.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 10, 2022


Itchy eyes and a runny nose? It could be climate change
Airborne allergenic pollen, emitted from trees, weeds and grasses, is a major trigger of AAD, affecting 5% to 30% of the population.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 9, 2022


Life-changing eye drops can replace reading glasses, new study finds
"There are many kinds of this medicine in trials, but this is the first to be approved," she said. "It is pretty remarkable."
Joseph Shavit
Nov 28, 2022


Groundbreaking smart glasses cure night blindness and peripheral vision problems
Japanese startup ViXion has created an innovative wearable device that helps people deal with the difficulties associated with night vision.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 22, 2022


Revolutionary new drug treats cataracts without the need for surgery
According to the WHO 65.2 million people worldwide are living with cataracts, the leading cause of blindness and vision impairment worldwide
Joseph Shavit
Nov 14, 2022


Pig collagen corneas can restore 20/20 vision to the blind and visually-impaired
Researchers and entrepreneurs have developed an implant made of collagen protein from pig’s skin, which resembles the human cornea.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 13, 2022


New supplement delivers the same results as physical exercise
The beneficial messages being sent to the central nervous system during exercise are packaged up in what are known as lipid particles.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 1, 2022


Eye-opening discovery about adult brain’s ability to recover vision
A discovery about how some visually impaired adults could start to see offers a new vision of the brain’s possibilities.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 15, 2022


Groundbreaking new drug treats cataracts -- avoiding the need for surgery
A revolutionary new drug for cataracts has shown extremely positive results in laboratory tests, giving new hope for a non-surgical cure.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 14, 2022


Smart contact lenses can diagnose and stop glaucoma-related blindness
Smart soft contact lenses that can accurately measure intraocular pressure (IOP) could be the latest answer to stopping glaucoma.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 6, 2022


Bio-synthesized corneas can restore 20/20 vision to the blind
Researchers and entrepreneurs have developed an implant made of collagen protein from pig’s skin, which resembles the human cornea.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 21, 2022


Recommended blood sugar levels to avoid diabetes-related damage
People with diabetes may experience damage to the small blood vessels in various organs. The reasons for this are unclear.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 20, 2022


New study reveals why puppy-dog eyes are so irresistable
Dogs are unique from other mammals in their reciprocated bond with humans which can be demonstrated though mutual gaze.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 17, 2022
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