Healthcare News
How diabetes affects your eyes
The eye contains a sensitive layer called the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, which plays a vital role in vision. The blood vessels in the retina can be affected by diabetes, leading to a condition known as diabetic retinopathy. It can develop in anyone with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Insights into dry eyes gained from stem-cell-derived tear glands
An estimated 5–15% of people have problems with dry eyes, with symptoms including eye redness, stinging, or burning sensation, and eye fatigue.
What Is Bull’s-Eye Maculopathy?
Bull’s-eye maculopathy is an eye problem that affects the macula, the part of the retina that helps you see details clearly. It gets its name because the damage creates a ring-shaped pattern, like a bull’s-eye target, and can be caused by genetic eye diseases, certain medications, or other conditions.
Scientists create artificial retina phantom to standardize eye disease diagnosis equipment
The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) has developed a retina-mimicking eye phantom that faithfully replicates the structural layers and microvascular network of the human retina. This innovation provides a new reference for objectively evaluating and calibrating ophthalmic imaging devices, paving the way for more accurate and reliable diagnosis of retinal diseases.
Better vision test enables precise detection of eye disorders in toddlers
The development of a new tool for testing the eyesight of children under three could mean more children receive treatment for vision difficulties earlier, leading to positive effects on learning and development.
