A research team from the Medical University of Vienna and the Medical University of Graz has discovered a previously unknown genetic cause of hereditary optic atrophy, a degenerative disease of the optic nerve associated with gradual loss of vision. The results, currently published in the journal Genetics in Medicine, open up new possibilities for the […]
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HIV Drug Improves Vision in Patients With Common Diabetes Complication, Clinical Trial Suggests. Lamivudine Outperforms Existing Treatments at Much Lower Cost. An inexpensive, long-approved HIV drug can improve vision in patients with a blinding complication of diabetes more effectively and a much lower cost than many existing treatments, an initial clinical trial suggests. Further, the […]
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A revolutionary approach that uses AI to help improve cataract surgery outcomes could mean the majority of post-op patients no longer need glasses. A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between visual computing experts at the University’s of Bradford’s School of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Electronics (CSAIE) and ophthalmology company CustomLensAi has produced an AI-based tool […]
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Is It Safe to Order Contact Lenses Online? Contact lenses provide a convenient alternative to glasses for many people. With the rise of online shopping, it’s easier than ever to order contact lenses online. But is it safe to do so? The answer is yes—if you take a few simple precautions. The Benefits of Buying […]
A group of researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, University of Freiburg and the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience have created an exceptionally small implant, with electrodes the size of a single neuron that can also remain intact in the body over time – a unique combination that holds promise for future vision implants […]
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Vision experts from the University of Liverpool have developed a first of its kind questionnaire to assess the impact of post-brain injury visual impairment. Funded by the Stroke Association, it gives health care professionals an effective tool to better understand this issue. Nearly three-quarters of stroke survivors have a visual problem which can include visual […]
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Unveiling the Ties Between Alcoholism and Depression: The Maze of Mental Health: Embark on a journey with us as we unravel the intricate connection between alcohol use and depression, shedding light on the profound impact these two adversaries can have on mental health. In this exploration, we delve into the complexities of the dual struggle […]
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Breakthrough in PTSD treatment ‘The Rewind Technique’ gives renewed hope of providing early closure for sufferers. PTSD sufferers have been given fresh hope after a revolutionary PTSD treatment “The Rewind Technique” achieved a significant milestone with the completion and publication of its inaugural Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT). The trial indicated that treatment sessions could be […]
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CBD as a painkiller: Efficacy not clinically proven: Cannabidiol (CBD) is marketed by some suppliers as a painkiller, e.g. for osteoarthritis of the knee. Animal experiments have shown that the substance, which is extracted from the hemp plant, has an anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effect in arthritis. As pain researchers at MedUni Vienna were now able […]
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A new scientific review published by the British Nutrition Foundation, in partnership with the charity, Magic Breakfast, highlights that many schoolchildren are skipping breakfast, making it harder to get the nutrients they need for healthy development and learning. Teenagers, especially girls, and children from households on lower incomes are particularly at risk. The review looked […]
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