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Key Elements of Cerebral Visual Impairment Identified
A team of experts, convened by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has defined five essential elements of cerebral (or cortical) visual impairment (CVI), a brain-based condition that is now one of the leading causes of childhood vision impairment in…
Researchers Find 101 Genetic Links to Cataracts
In the largest genetic study on cataracts to date, researchers from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute have identified 101 genetic regions associated with an increased risk of developing cataracts. This groundbreaking study analyzed DNA from over 950,000 individuals, providing significant…
Blood Pressure Variability Tied to Glaucoma Vision Loss
A study led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego, reveals that long-term variability in blood pressure is associated with an accelerated decline in peripheral vision caused by glaucoma progression. The findings highlight the role of vascular factors…
Study Uncovers Retinal Mechanisms for Visual Stability
A recent eye-tracking study led by Prof. Markus Lappe from the University of Münster has uncovered new insights into how the brain maintains a stable perception of the world, despite constant eye movements. Published in Science Advances, the study sheds…
ESCRS 2024 Exclusive Insights: iNovation Day in Focus
The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) is gearing up for an innovative event with its iNovation® Day in Barcelona, Spain, on Friday 6 September 2024 at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via. Scheduled to be held prior to…
Rayner Recalls RayOne Preloaded Hydrophilic IOLs I OBN
According to a notice published by the FDA on July 6, Rayner has issued a letter to recall its RayOne Preloaded Hydrophilic Acrylic IOL Injection Systems containing one MICS injection system with Intraocular Lens. The reason behind this was that…
Rayner Launches First Blue Light Filtering IOL
Rayner announced the launch of the RayOne Hydrophobic BLF, Rayner’s first blue light filtering intraocular lens. RayOne Hydrophobic BLF, made of Rayner’s patented ultra glistening-free hydrophobic material, expands Rayner’s RayOne lens from seven to eight variants. The lens provides surgeons…
Climate Change Linked to Eye Health Issues
A groundbreaking study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has identified a significant association between air pollution caused by climate change and an increase in ocular surface conditions. Clinical visits for these conditions more than doubled during periods…
Hubble Contacts Under Fire: Lawsuit Filed for Vision Loss
Stephanie Guarisco, a woman from New Mexico, has filed a lawsuit against Hubble Contacts, alleging that the company’s contact lenses resulted in the “total loss” of her right eye. According to the lawsuit, Guarisco underwent a complete removal of her…
COVID-19 Tied to Rise in Acute Macular Neuroretinopathy
A recent Chinese study highlights a rise in cases of acute macular neuroretinopathy (AMN) and related retinal conditions coinciding with the COVID-19 outbreak. Dr. Xiaojia Song, MD, from Beijing Tongren Eye Center and Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, led the…