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Posts Tagged ‘functional vision’

The Genes Have It

Genetic research has revealed many things about eye diseases. Two studies in particular have revealed how gene variants in inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs), such as retinitis pigmentosa, lead to these diseases and how gene therapy can help preserve vision. Whole-Genome Sequences Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and at Shiley […]

Petri Dish Retinas

No one wants to have compromised vision. When someone learns that he or she has glaucoma, working to keep functional vision becomes a priority. While there are treatment regimens that help to keep intra-ocular pressure within acceptable perimeters, for many it is only a matter of time before they lose their vision. What if there […]

Glaucoma Associated with Stroke Risk

Having glaucoma is no joke. A person has to adhere to a medication regimen just to maintain functional vision, and even then, surgery may still be required. Another reason to take glaucoma seriously is that it is associated with stroke. It sounds unlikely, yet there is evidence linking the two conditions. A study was done […]

Advances in Understanding Glaucoma & Treating the Disease

No one wants to get glaucoma. It is the leading cause of blindness worldwide, and the number of people with this disease is expected to increase as the world population ages.While there are treatments, the most they can do is preserve remaining vision—they don’t restore vision that was lost. Researchers are seeking out ways to […]