Healthcare News
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.
Where low-level light therapies stand as dry eye treatments and myopia management
A lecture on red light therapy, also known as low-level light therapy or photobiomodulation therapy. The lecture delved into the intricate mechanisms of low-level light therapy, examining its cellular interactions and diverse applications in eye care.
Vision therapy reverses concussion-related double and blurred vision, study finds
Nearly half of adolescents and young adults with lingering symptoms of concussion suffer from eye coordination disorders that cause double and blurred vision, headaches and difficulties concentrating.
