Many genetic variants linked to inherited eye disorders rarely lead to disease, meaning up to 2% of people could carry these variants without ever developing vision problems, according to a new s tudy ...

In advanced dry disease, a key problem is failure of retinal pigment epithelium, often shortened to RPE. These cells help ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. The Eye, a 12-foot sculpture at Laumeier Sculpture Park. (Scott Bandle / Journal) The eyes may be windows to the soul, but the ...

Putative retinal gliosis refers to changes in the retina caused by the activation of glial cells, which are support cells that become activated when there is damage or disease in the retina. In this ...

The human eye represents one of the body’s most complex and revealing organs, providing not only the gift of sight but also functioning as an early warning system for numerous health conditions. The ...

You may want to keep an eye on the blood vessels at the back of your peepers — they could reveal if you’re likely to develop dementia. Dementia — the progressive decline in cognitive abilities, ...

A London-based eye surgeon, who has carried out thousands of eye operations, found himself on the other side of the scalpel ...

Eye drop nanoparticles that shrink over time overcome the eye's natural defenses, delivering protein drugs to the retina and ...

This episode of Doctors on Call tackles common eye issues like cataracts, glaucoma... This episode of Doctors on Call tackles common eye issues like cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Our ...

Have you ever seen small spots, threads, or web-like shapes drifting across your vision? These are called eye floaters, a common experience for many, especially as they age. Usually harmless, floaters ...