Bioengineered Pig Skin Is Turned Into Corneas, Restoring Patients’ Sight
Latest Eyesight News By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Aug. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) Farmyard pigs could be the key to restoring sight in people who have lost their vision due to a damaged cornea, a new study reports. Collagen drawn from pig’s skin is being used to create an experimental implant that mimics […]
Shield Your Eyes From Summer Sun
Latest Eyesight News SUNDAY, May 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) You probably slather on sunscreen to protect your skin, but your eyes need protection from the sun’s rays, too. Wearing sunglasses can be protective and reduce your chances of developing a condition called photokeratitis. When your cornea — the surface of your eye — is exposed […]
Threatening Eye Condition Rare After COVID Infection
Latest Eyesight News By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, April 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) As doctors learn more about COVID-19 infection, they are finding that in rare cases, it appears tied to a disturbing eye condition. Retinal vein occlusion is a blockage of the small veins that carry blood away from the retina, which causes […]
Lifestyle Factors Key to Keeping Good Vision With Age
Latest Eyesight News SATURDAY, March 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) Keeping your drinking and your weight in check can help protect your sight as you age, experts say. Moderate to heavy drinking is associated with a higher risk of a sight-threatening condition called age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A poor diet and excess weight can also influence […]
Have Diabetes? Here’s How to Save Your Sight
Latest Eyesight News WEDNESDAY, Nov. 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) Managing your diabetes can be tough, but your eyes might thank you for it. Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetes complication that damages the retina’s blood vessels, often resulting in vision loss and blindness. The condition occurs in more than half of people with diabetes. […]
Robotics Bring the White Cane Into the 21st Century
Latest Eyesight News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Sept. 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) The “white cane” that many blind people rely on for navigating the world hasn’t been upgraded in a century, but researchers are reporting progress on a “robo-cane” they hope will modernize the assistive device. The prototype cane is equipped […]