Category: Ophthalmology
Coronavirus Proteins Found in the Eyes of a Patient Cured of COVID-19
A protein component of SARS-Cov-2 was found in various eye tissues of a 64-year-old patient. The patient was hospitalized with Covid-19 in January 2020. The proteins in her eyes …
Blindness: Reactivating Inactive Genes Can Regenerate Damaged Retinas
In mammals, the retina is one of the few tissues where damage is irreparable. However, a spontaneous regeneration mechanism in mammals could be activated artificially so that patients could …
COVID-19: Do I Need to Wear Eyeglasses to Protect Myself From Coronavirus?
In addition to covering your face with a mask, will you soon need to wear glasses to protect yourself from the Covid-19 virus? Several studies show that those who …
Regular Check-Ups Are Necessary to Prevent the Worsening of Glaucoma.
In the early stages of glaucoma, the brain compensates so that vision is similar to that of a non-affected person. Frequent eye tests are essential to prevent a complete …
AMD Treatment: Apolipoprotein A-I Reverses Resistance to Anti-VEGF Injections
A new study by Baylor College of Medicine shows that the addition of a protein to the treatment normally given to patients with choroidal neovascularization could reverse resistance to …
Color Blind People Can Now Distinguish Colors With New Lenses
Researchers have found that placing glasses with special filters allows color-blind people to distinguish colors and that these effects persist after the lenses are removed. Poor color perception, better …Eye Drops That Can Prevent Vision Loss In Retinal Vein Occlusion
What is Retinal Vein occlusion? Retinal vein occlusion is as the name suggests occlusion of the vein that drains the retina. It can result in permanent visual changes if …Exercise Can Prevent Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy According to University of Virginia Researchers
Researchers at the University of Virginia have found that physical activity reduces the proliferation of blood vessels in the eyes. this harmful overgrowth of blood vessels is a key …