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image of red glowing eye looking at genes

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Genetic breakthrough may pave way for cure to rare hereditary eye diseaseSeptember 21, 2023

Elderly eyes

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Glaucoma stunner: Half of older adults may not know they have eye diseaseSeptember 14, 2023

Omega-3 Fish oil supplements

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New form of omega-3 fish oil supplements could prevent blindness from macular degenerationMarch 27, 2023

A man stands next to a store shelf to test a "smart" walking cane while blindfolded

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‘Smart’ walking cane could change how the visually impaired see the worldJanuary 24, 2023

When eyes are dry, the cornea is more susceptible to injury. By tracking the movements of stem cells (in fluorescent green) in a mouse eye, researchers were able to trace the cells as they differentiated into corneal cells and migrated to the center of the cornea, providing clues about how the cells work to help corneal injuries heal.

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Dry eyes can increase the risk of vision loss from cornea injuriesJanuary 3, 2023

Vision test with patient holding glasses in front of chart

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Stress speeds up vision loss by causing eye cells to die faster, study showsDecember 31, 2022