Nutritional supplements that contain curcumin -- a natural anti-inflammatory compound -- may protect the eyes from the ...

Cataracts, dry eyes, glaucoma, and other eye problems become more common with age. But these can be treated and even cured if ...

The therapy, called photobiomodulation or “red light” therapy, can reduce the risk of vision loss and slow progression of the ...

It occurs due to aging-related changes to the macula, which is the central portion of the retina—the layer of light-sensitive cells in the back of the eye critical for vision. While aging is not ...

This innate regenerative ability relies on a small but potent population of kidney cells in a region known as the macula densa (MD). This region, which also plays a role in hormone secretion and ...

An investigational antibody demonstrated an ability to preserve vision in people with geographic atrophy from dry age-related ...

The macula is the part of the eye that allows you to see straight ahead - whether to recognise faces, watch TV or read a book. He says: "In the months before the operation my sight was really poor ...

They say the achievement could pave the way for better treatment of small gaps that form in the macula, the central part of the eye's retina. Advertisement These macular holes can cause distorted ...

Specifically, it affects the macula, which is a small area in the center of the retina. The macula is responsible for central vision, color vision, and fine detail. BVMD leads to the buildup of a ...

DME occurs when damaged blood vessels in the retina leak into and cause swelling in the macula – the central area of the ...

There are various factors that may potentially increase the risk of developing AMD, such as advancing age (over 50); having a ...

Located in the center of the retina is the macula. Here, millions of light-sensing cells provide sharp, central vision. Macular degeneration happens when cells in the macula become damaged.