Researchers at the University of Twente and Radboudumc are developing a promising new model to enhance understanding of the ...

Dry eye disease happens when the lacrimal glands do not make enough tears, or the tears do not have the right balance of ingredients to protect the eye surface. Tears are not just “water”. They help ...

Many genetic variants linked to inherited eye disorders rarely lead to disease, meaning up to 2% of people could carry these variants without ever developing vision problems, according to a new s tudy ...

A new study suggests that never-seen-before stem cells in the human retina can restore vision in mice with a common eye disorder. But more work is needed to translate the treatment to people. When you ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Emerging research indicates that disrupting the gut microbiome balance may lead to eye diseases. Studies have ...

A snail may hold the key to restoring vision for people with some eye diseases. Golden apple snails (Pomacea canaliculata) are freshwater snails from South America. Alice Accorsi became familiar with ...

Dry eye disease affects millions of people, causing burning, redness, and constant eye fatigue that can worsen over time. Scientists now believe the problem may begin deep inside tear glands, where a ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A Purdue University student's research project related to zebrafish eye development could lead to a better understanding of vision problems that affect billions of people ...