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Diseases affecting the eye.

The organ of sight constituting a pair of globular organs made up of a three-layered roughly spherical structure specialized for receiving and responding to light.

Corneal and conjunctival dryness due to deficient tear production, predominantly in menopausal and post-menopausal women. Filamentary keratitis or erosion of the conjunctival and corneal epithelium may be caused by these disorders. Sensation of the presence of a foreign body in the eye and burning of the eyes may occur.

Transmission of gene defects or chromosomal aberrations/abnormalities which are expressed in extreme variation in the structure or function of the eye. These may be evident at birth, but may be manifested later with progression of the disorder.

Degenerative changes in the RETINA usually of older adults which results in a loss of vision in the center of the visual field (the MACULA LUTEA) because of damage to the retina. It occurs in dry and wet forms.

An autoimmune disorder of the EYE, occurring in patients with Graves disease. Subtypes include congestive (inflammation of the orbital connective tissue), myopathic (swelling and dysfunction of the extraocular muscles), and mixed congestive-myopathic ophthalmopathy.

Inflammation of the eyelids.

Partial or complete opacity on or in the lens or capsule of one or both eyes, impairing vision or causing blindness. The many kinds of cataract are classified by their morphology (size, shape, location) or etiology (cause and time of occurrence). (Dorland, 27th ed)

Voluntary or reflex-controlled movements of the eye.

The inability to see or the loss or absence of perception of visual stimuli. This condition may be the result of EYE DISEASES; OPTIC NERVE DISEASES; OPTIC CHIASM diseases; or BRAIN DISEASES affecting the VISUAL PATHWAYS or OCCIPITAL LOBE.

The fluid secreted by the lacrimal glands. This fluid moistens the CONJUNCTIVA and CORNEA.

Clarity or sharpness of OCULAR VISION or the ability of the eye to see fine details. Visual acuity depends on the functions of RETINA, neuronal transmission, and the interpretative ability of the brain. Normal visual acuity is expressed as 20/20 indicating that one can see at 20 feet what should normally be seen at that distance. Visual acuity can also be influenced by brightness, color, and contrast.

Visual impairments limiting one or more of the basic functions of the eye: visual acuity, dark adaptation, color vision, or peripheral vision. These may result from EYE DISEASES; OPTIC NERVE DISEASES; VISUAL PATHWAY diseases; OCCIPITAL LOBE diseases; OCULAR MOTILITY DISORDERS; and other conditions (From Newell, Ophthalmology: Principles and Concepts, 7th ed, p132).

Deviations from the average or standard indices of refraction of the eye through its dioptric or refractive apparatus.

An ocular disease, occurring in many forms, having as its primary characteristics an unstable or a sustained increase in the intraocular pressure which the eye cannot withstand without damage to its structure or impairment of its function. The consequences of the increased pressure may be manifested in a variety of symptoms, depending upon type and severity, such as excavation of the optic disk, hardness of the eyeball, corneal anesthesia, reduced visual acuity, seeing of colored halos around lights, disturbed dark adaptation, visual field defects, and headaches. (Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed)

A surgical specialty concerned with the structure and function of the eye and the medical and surgical treatment of its defects and diseases.

Inflammation of part or all of the uvea, the middle (vascular) tunic of the eye, and commonly involving the other tunics (sclera and cornea, and the retina). (Dorland, 27th ed)

Infection, moderate to severe, caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses, which occurs either on the external surface of the eye or intraocularly with probable inflammation, visual impairment, or blindness.

Methods and procedures for the diagnosis of diseases of the eye or of vision disorders.

Damage or trauma inflicted to the eye by external means. The concept includes both surface injuries and intraocular injuries.

Congenital absence of or defects in structures of the eye; may also be hereditary.

Persons with loss of vision such that there is an impact on activities of daily living.

Disease of the RETINA as a complication of DIABETES MELLITUS. It is characterized by the progressive microvascular complications, such as ANEURYSM, interretinal EDEMA, and intraocular PATHOLOGIC NEOVASCULARIZATION.

Measurement of light given off by fluorescein in order to assess the integrity of various ocular barriers. The method is used to investigate the blood-aqueous barrier, blood-retinal barrier, aqueous flow measurements, corneal endothelial permeability, and tear flow dynamics.

Method of making images on a sensitized surface by exposure to light or other radiant energy.

Application of tests and examinations to identify visual defects or vision disorders occurring in specific populations, as in school children, the elderly, etc. It is differentiated from VISION TESTS, which are given to evaluate/measure individual visual performance not related to a specific population.

The sebaceous glands situated on the inner surface of the eyelids between the tarsal plates and CONJUNCTIVA.

The mucous membrane that covers the posterior surface of the eyelids and the anterior pericorneal surface of the eyeball.

Vision considered to be inferior to normal vision as represented by accepted standards of acuity, field of vision, or motility. Low vision generally refers to visual disorders that are caused by diseases that cannot be corrected by refraction (e.g., MACULAR DEGENERATION; RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA; DIABETIC RETINOPATHY, etc.).

Sterile solutions that are intended for instillation into the eye. It does not include solutions for cleaning eyeglasses or CONTACT LENS SOLUTIONS.

Abnormal protrusion of both eyes; may be caused by endocrine gland malfunction, malignancy, injury, or paralysis of the extrinsic muscles of the eye.

Dryness of the eye surfaces caused by deficiency of tears or conjunctival secretions. It may be associated with vitamin A deficiency, trauma, or any condition in which the eyelids do not close completely.

Diseases of the cornea.

Drying and inflammation of the conjunctiva as a result of insufficient lacrimal secretion. When found in association with XEROSTOMIA and polyarthritis, it is called SJOGREN'S SYNDROME.

A series of tests used to assess various functions of the eyes.

Disorder occurring in the central or peripheral area of the cornea. The usual degree of transparency becomes relatively opaque.

The ten-layered nervous tissue membrane of the eye. It is continuous with the OPTIC NERVE and receives images of external objects and transmits visual impulses to the brain. Its outer surface is in contact with the CHOROID and the inner surface with the VITREOUS BODY. The outer-most layer is pigmented, whereas the inner nine layers are transparent.

Conjunctivitis due to hypersensitivity to various allergens.

A visual symptom in which a single object is perceived by the visual cortex as two objects rather than one. Disorders associated with this condition include REFRACTIVE ERRORS; STRABISMUS; OCULOMOTOR NERVE DISEASES; TROCHLEAR NERVE DISEASES; ABDUCENS NERVE DISEASES; and diseases of the BRAIN STEM and OCCIPITAL LOBE.

Bony cavity that holds the eyeball and its associated tissues and appendages.

A refractive error in which rays of light entering the eye parallel to the optic axis are brought to a focus behind the retina, as a result of the eyeball being too short from front to back. It is also called farsightedness because the near point is more distant than it is in emmetropia with an equal amplitude of accommodation. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Colloid or hyaline bodies lying beneath the retinal pigment epithelium. They may occur either secondary to changes in the choroid that affect the pigment epithelium or as an autosomal dominant disorder of the retinal pigment epithelium.

A superficial, epithelial Herpesvirus hominis infection of the cornea, characterized by the presence of small vesicles which may break down and coalesce to form dendritic ulcers (KERATITIS, DENDRITIC). (Dictionary of Visual Science, 3d ed)

A phthalic indicator dye that appears yellow-green in normal tear film and bright green in a more alkaline medium such as the aqueous humor.

Injury to any part of the eye by extreme heat, chemical agents, or ultraviolet radiation.

A xanthophyll found in the major LIGHT-HARVESTING PROTEIN COMPLEXES of plants. Dietary lutein accumulates in the MACULA LUTEA.

A refractive error in which rays of light entering the EYE parallel to the optic axis are brought to a focus in front of the RETINA when accommodation (ACCOMMODATION, OCULAR) is relaxed. This results from an overly curved CORNEA or from the eyeball being too long from front to back. It is also called nearsightedness.

The transparent, semigelatinous substance that fills the cavity behind the CRYSTALLINE LENS of the EYE and in front of the RETINA. It is contained in a thin hyaloid membrane and forms about four fifths of the optic globe.

Misalignment of the visual axes of the eyes. In comitant strabismus the degree of ocular misalignment does not vary with the direction of gaze. In noncomitant strabismus the degree of misalignment varies depending on direction of gaze or which eye is fixating on the target. (Miller, Walsh & Hoyt's Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology, 4th ed, p641)

Infections of the eye caused by minute intracellular agents. These infections may lead to severe inflammation in various parts of the eye - conjunctiva, iris, eyelids, etc. Several viruses have been identified as the causative agents. Among these are Herpesvirus, Adenovirus, Poxvirus, and Myxovirus.

The professional practice of primary eye and vision care that includes the measurement of visual refractive power and the correction of visual defects with lenses or glasses.

A common form of hyperthyroidism with a diffuse hyperplastic GOITER. It is an autoimmune disorder that produces antibodies against the THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE RECEPTOR. These autoantibodies activate the TSH receptor, thereby stimulating the THYROID GLAND and hypersecretion of THYROID HORMONES. These autoantibodies can also affect the eyes (GRAVES OPHTHALMOPATHY) and the skin (Graves dermopathy).

The surgical removal of the eyeball leaving the eye muscles and remaining orbital contents intact.

The most anterior portion of the uveal layer, separating the anterior chamber from the posterior. It consists of two layers - the stroma and the pigmented epithelium. Color of the iris depends on the amount of melanin in the stroma on reflection from the pigmented epithelium.

Albinism affecting the eye in which pigment of the hair and skin is normal or only slightly diluted. The classic type is X-linked (Nettleship-Falls), but an autosomal recessive form also exists. Ocular abnormalities may include reduced pigmentation of the iris, nystagmus, photophobia, strabismus, and decreased visual acuity.

Color of the iris.

Simultaneous inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva.

The transparent anterior portion of the fibrous coat of the eye consisting of five layers: stratified squamous CORNEAL EPITHELIUM; BOWMAN MEMBRANE; CORNEAL STROMA; DESCEMET MEMBRANE; and mesenchymal CORNEAL ENDOTHELIUM. It serves as the first refracting medium of the eye. It is structurally continuous with the SCLERA, avascular, receiving its nourishment by permeation through spaces between the lamellae, and is innervated by the ophthalmic division of the TRIGEMINAL NERVE via the ciliary nerves and those of the surrounding conjunctiva which together form plexuses. (Cline et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed)

Examination of the interior of the eye with an ophthalmoscope.

The removal of a cataractous CRYSTALLINE LENS from the eye.

An objective determination of the refractive state of the eye (NEARSIGHTEDNESS; FARSIGHTEDNESS; ASTIGMATISM). By using a RETINOSCOPE, the amount of correction and the power of lens needed can be determined.

1861-1865 conflict between the Union (Northern states) and the 11 Southern states that seceded and were organized as the Confederate States of America.

Disorder caused by loss of endothelium of the central cornea. It is characterized by hyaline endothelial outgrowths on Descemet's membrane, epithelial blisters, reduced vision, and pain.

The pressure of the fluids in the eye.

Each of the upper and lower folds of SKIN which cover the EYE when closed.

The total number of cases of a given disease in a specified population at a designated time. It is differentiated from INCIDENCE, which refers to the number of new cases in the population at a given time.

Centers for storing various parts of the eye for future use.

The muscles that move the eye. Included in this group are the medial rectus, lateral rectus, superior rectus, inferior rectus, inferior oblique, superior oblique, musculus orbitalis, and levator palpebrae superioris.

Inflammation, often mild, of the conjunctiva caused by a variety of viral agents. Conjunctival involvement may be part of a systemic infection.

The blood vessels which supply and drain the RETINA.

The tear-forming and tear-conducting system which includes the lacrimal glands, eyelid margins, conjunctival sac, and the tear drainage system.

The single layer of pigment-containing epithelial cells in the RETINA, situated closely to the tips (outer segments) of the RETINAL PHOTORECEPTOR CELLS. These epithelial cells are macroglia that perform essential functions for the photoreceptor cells, such as in nutrient transport, phagocytosis of the shed photoreceptor membranes, and ensuring retinal attachment.

Filarial infection of the eyes transmitted from person to person by bites of Onchocerca volvulus-infected black flies. The microfilariae of Onchocerca are thus deposited beneath the skin. They migrate through various tissues including the eye. Those persons infected have impaired vision and up to 20% are blind. The incidence of eye lesions has been reported to be as high as 30% in Central America and parts of Africa.

Inflammation of the choroid in which the sensory retina becomes edematous and opaque. The inflammatory cells and exudate may burst through the sensory retina to cloud the vitreous body.

1976 accidental release of DIOXINS from a manufacturing facility in Seveso, ITALY following an equipment failure.

The total area or space visible in a person's peripheral vision with the eye looking straightforward.

An oval area in the retina, 3 to 5 mm in diameter, usually located temporal to the posterior pole of the eye and slightly below the level of the optic disk. It is characterized by the presence of a yellow pigment diffusely permeating the inner layers, contains the fovea centralis in its center, and provides the best phototropic visual acuity. It is devoid of retinal blood vessels, except in its periphery, and receives nourishment from the choriocapillaris of the choroid. (From Cline et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed)

The concave interior of the eye, consisting of the retina, the choroid, the sclera, the optic disk, and blood vessels, seen by means of the ophthalmoscope. (Cline et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed)

Plastic surgery performed, usually by excision of skin, for the elimination of wrinkles from the skin.

Inflammation of the RETINA. It is rarely limited to the retina, but is commonly associated with diseases of the choroid (CHORIORETINITIS) and of the OPTIC DISK (neuroretinitis).

The thin, highly vascular membrane covering most of the posterior of the eye between the RETINA and SCLERA.

Curved rows of HAIR located on the upper edges of the eye sockets.

Oxygenated forms of carotenoids. They are usually derived from alpha and beta carotene.

Inflammation of the cornea.

Stratified squamous epithelium that covers the outer surface of the CORNEA. It is smooth and contains many free nerve endings.

Refers to any inflammation of the sclera including episcleritis, a benign condition affecting only the episclera, which is generally short-lived and easily treated. Classic scleritis, on the other hand, affects deeper tissue and is characterized by higher rates of visual acuity loss and even mortality, particularly in necrotizing form. Its characteristic symptom is severe and general head pain. Scleritis has also been associated with systemic collagen disease. Etiology is unknown but is thought to involve a local immune response. Treatment is difficult and includes administration of anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive agents such as corticosteroids. Inflammation of the sclera may also be secondary to inflammation of adjacent tissues, such as the conjunctiva.

Tumors or cancer of the EYE.

A genus of parasitic nematodes whose organisms live and breed in skin and subcutaneous tissues. Onchocercal microfilariae may also be found in the urine, blood, or sputum.

A transparent, biconvex structure of the EYE, enclosed in a capsule and situated behind the IRIS and in front of the vitreous humor (VITREOUS BODY). It is slightly overlapped at its margin by the ciliary processes. Adaptation by the CILIARY BODY is crucial for OCULAR ACCOMMODATION.

Inflammation of the iris characterized by circumcorneal injection, aqueous flare, keratotic precipitates, and constricted and sluggish pupil along with discoloration of the iris.

A pair of ophthalmic lenses in a frame or mounting which is supported by the nose and ears. The purpose is to aid or improve vision. It does not include goggles or nonprescription sun glasses for which EYE PROTECTIVE DEVICES is available.

A form of herpetic keratitis characterized by the formation of small vesicles which break down and coalesce to form recurring dendritic ulcers, characteristically irregular, linear, branching, and ending in knoblike extremities. (Dictionary of Visual Science, 3d ed)

Acute or chronic inflammation of the iris and ciliary body characterized by exudates into the anterior chamber, discoloration of the iris, and constricted, sluggish pupil. Symptoms include radiating pain, photophobia, lacrimation, and interference with vision.

Processes and properties of the EYE as a whole or of any of its parts.

Failure or imperfection of vision at night or in dim light, with good vision only on bright days. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Light sensory organ in ARTHROPODS consisting of a large number of ommatidia, each functioning as an independent photoreceptor unit.

An abnormal triangular fold of membrane in the interpalpebral fissure, extending from the conjunctiva to the cornea, being immovably united to the cornea at its apex, firmly attached to the sclera throughout its middle portion, and merged with the conjunctiva at its base. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Personal devices for protection of the eyes from impact, flying objects, glare, liquids, or injurious radiation.

The frequency of different ages or age groups in a given population. The distribution may refer to either how many or what proportion of the group. The population is usually patients with a specific disease but the concept is not restricted to humans and is not restricted to medicine.

The administration of therapeutic agents drop by drop, as eye drops, ear drops, or nose drops. It is also administered into a body space or cavity through a catheter. It differs from THERAPEUTIC IRRIGATION in that the irrigate is removed within minutes, but the instillate is left in place.

Suppurative inflammation of the tissues of the internal structures of the eye frequently associated with an infection.

Studies in which the presence or absence of disease or other health-related variables are determined in each member of the study population or in a representative sample at one particular time. This contrasts with LONGITUDINAL STUDIES which are followed over a period of time.

An imaging method using LASERS that is used for mapping subsurface structure. When a reflective site in the sample is at the same optical path length (coherence) as the reference mirror, the detector observes interference fringes.

The gradual irreversible changes in structure and function of an organism that occur as a result of the passage of time.

Relatively bright light, or the dazzling sensation of relatively bright light, which produces unpleasantness or discomfort, or which interferes with optimal VISION, OCULAR. (Cline et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed)

Lenses designed to be worn on the front surface of the eyeball. (UMDNS, 1999)

Visualization of a vascular system after intravenous injection of a fluorescein solution. The images may be photographed or televised. It is used especially in studying the retinal and uveal vasculature.

The response of cells in sensing a difference in OSMOTIC PRESSURE between the inside and outside of the cell. This response includes signaling from osmotic sensors to activate transcription factors, which in turn regulate the expression of osmocompensatory genes, all functioning to maintain CELL VOLUME and the water concentration inside the cells.

A mild astringent and topical protectant with some antiseptic action. It is also used in bandages, pastes, ointments, dental cements, and as a sunblock.

A condition of an inequality of refractive power of the two eyes.

A quality-of-life scale developed in the United States in 1972 as a measure of health status or dysfunction generated by a disease. It is a behaviorally based questionnaire for patients and addresses activities such as sleep and rest, mobility, recreation, home management, emotional behavior, social interaction, and the like. It measures the patient's perceived health status and is sensitive enough to detect changes or differences in health status occurring over time or between groups. (From Medical Care, vol.xix, no.8, August 1981, p.787-805)

A bright bluish pink compound that has been used as a dye, biological stain, and diagnostic aid.

Surgery performed on the eye or any of its parts.

Glaucoma in which the angle of the anterior chamber is open and the trabecular meshwork does not encroach on the base of the iris.

A nonspecific term referring to impaired vision. Major subcategories include stimulus deprivation-induced amblyopia and toxic amblyopia. Stimulus deprivation-induced amblyopia is a developmental disorder of the visual cortex. A discrepancy between visual information received by the visual cortex from each eye results in abnormal cortical development. STRABISMUS and REFRACTIVE ERRORS may cause this condition. Toxic amblyopia is a disorder of the OPTIC NERVE which is associated with ALCOHOLISM, tobacco SMOKING, and other toxins and as an adverse effect of the use of some medications.

An aspect of personal behavior or lifestyle, environmental exposure, or inborn or inherited characteristic, which, on the basis of epidemiologic evidence, is known to be associated with a health-related condition considered important to prevent.

Optic disk bodies composed primarily of acid mucopolysaccharides that may produce pseudopapilledema (elevation of the optic disk without associated INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION) and visual field deficits. Drusen may also occur in the retina (see RETINAL DRUSEN). (Miller et al., Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology, 4th ed, p355)

Method of measuring and mapping the scope of vision, from central to peripheral of each eye.

A chronic infection of the CONJUNCTIVA and CORNEA caused by CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS.

Deeply perforating or puncturing type intraocular injuries.

Infection caused by the protozoan parasite TOXOPLASMA in which there is extensive connective tissue proliferation, the retina surrounding the lesions remains normal, and the ocular media remain clear. Chorioretinitis may be associated with all forms of toxoplasmosis, but is usually a late sequel of congenital toxoplasmosis. The severe ocular lesions in infants may lead to blindness.

A lipocalin that was orignally characterized from human TEARS. It is expressed primarily in the LACRIMAL GLAND and the VON EBNER GLANDS. Lipocalin 1 may play a role in olfactory transduction by concentrating and delivering odorants to the ODORANT RECEPTORS.

A subspecialty of internal medicine concerned with the metabolism, physiology, and disorders of the ENDOCRINE SYSTEM.

Naturally occurring or experimentally induced animal diseases with pathological processes sufficiently similar to those of human diseases. They are used as study models for human diseases.

The number of males and females in a given population. The distribution may refer to how many men or women or what proportion of either in the group. The population is usually patients with a specific disease but the concept is not restricted to humans and is not restricted to medicine.

A form of MACULAR DEGENERATION also known as dry macular degeneration marked by occurrence of a well-defined progressive lesion or atrophy in the central part of the RETINA called the MACULA LUTEA. It is distinguishable from WET MACULAR DEGENERATION in that the latter involves neovascular exudates.

A form of fluorescent antibody technique commonly used to detect serum antibodies and immune complexes in tissues and microorganisms in specimens from patients with infectious diseases. The technique involves formation of an antigen-antibody complex which is labeled with fluorescein-conjugated anti-immunoglobulin antibody. (From Bennington, Saunders Dictionary & Encyclopedia of Laboratory Medicine and Technology, 1984)

The process in which light signals are transformed by the PHOTORECEPTOR CELLS into electrical signals which can then be transmitted to the brain.

Inanimate objects that become enclosed in the eye.

Methods and procedures for recording EYE MOVEMENTS.

The positioning and accommodation of eyes that allows the image to be brought into place on the FOVEA CENTRALIS of each eye.

The back two-thirds of the eye that includes the anterior hyaloid membrane and all of the optical structures behind it: the VITREOUS HUMOR; RETINA; CHOROID; and OPTIC NERVE.

Diseases of the bony orbit and contents except the eyeball.

Predetermined sets of questions used to collect data - clinical data, social status, occupational group, etc. The term is often applied to a self-completed survey instrument.

A pathological process consisting of the formation of new blood vessels in the CHOROID.

The statistical reproducibility of measurements (often in a clinical context), including the testing of instrumentation or techniques to obtain reproducible results. The concept includes reproducibility of physiological measurements, which may be used to develop rules to assess probability or prognosis, or response to a stimulus; reproducibility of occurrence of a condition; and reproducibility of experimental results.

The 2nd cranial nerve which conveys visual information from the RETINA to the brain. The nerve carries the axons of the RETINAL GANGLION CELLS which sort at the OPTIC CHIASM and continue via the OPTIC TRACTS to the brain. The largest projection is to the lateral geniculate nuclei; other targets include the SUPERIOR COLLICULI and the SUPRACHIASMATIC NUCLEI. Though known as the second cranial nerve, it is considered part of the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.

The white, opaque, fibrous, outer tunic of the eyeball, covering it entirely excepting the segment covered anteriorly by the cornea. It is essentially avascular but contains apertures for vessels, lymphatics, and nerves. It receives the tendons of insertion of the extraocular muscles and at the corneoscleral junction contains the canal of Schlemm. (From Cline et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed)

Pathological processes involving the THYROID GLAND.

Recording of electric potentials in the retina after stimulation by light.

The distance between the anterior and posterior poles of the eye, measured either by ULTRASONOGRAPHY or by partial coherence interferometry.

The portion of the optic nerve seen in the fundus with the ophthalmoscope. It is formed by the meeting of all the retinal ganglion cell axons as they enter the optic nerve.

An alkaloid from SOLANACEAE, especially DATURA and SCOPOLIA. Scopolamine and its quaternary derivatives act as antimuscarinics like ATROPINE, but may have more central nervous system effects. Among the many uses are as an anesthetic premedication, in URINARY INCONTINENCE, in MOTION SICKNESS, as an antispasmodic, and as a mydriatic and cycloplegic.

The space in the eye, filled with aqueous humor, bounded anteriorly by the cornea and a small portion of the sclera and posteriorly by a small portion of the ciliary body, the iris, and that part of the crystalline lens which presents through the pupil. (Cline et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed, p109)

Photosensitive protein complexes of varied light absorption properties which are expressed in the PHOTORECEPTOR CELLS. They are OPSINS conjugated with VITAMIN A-based chromophores. Chromophores capture photons of light, leading to the activation of opsins and a biochemical cascade that ultimately excites the photoreceptor cells.

Observation of a population for a sufficient number of persons over a sufficient number of years to generate incidence or mortality rates subsequent to the selection of the study group.

The core of the crystalline lens, surrounded by the cortex.

The application of drug preparations to the surfaces of the body, especially the skin (ADMINISTRATION, CUTANEOUS) or mucous membranes. This method of treatment is used to avoid systemic side effects when high doses are required at a localized area or as an alternative systemic administration route, to avoid hepatic processing for example.

Cell surface proteins that bind pituitary THYROTROPIN (also named thyroid stimulating hormone or TSH) and trigger intracellular changes of the target cells. TSH receptors are present in the nervous system and on target cells in the thyroid gland. Autoantibodies to TSH receptors are implicated in thyroid diseases such as GRAVES DISEASE and Hashimoto disease (THYROIDITIS, AUTOIMMUNE).

The clear, watery fluid which fills the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye. It has a refractive index lower than the crystalline lens, which it surrounds, and is involved in the metabolism of the cornea and the crystalline lens. (Cline et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed, p319)

A retrogressive pathological change in the retina, focal or generalized, caused by genetic defects, inflammation, trauma, vascular disease, or aging. Degeneration affecting predominantly the macula lutea of the retina is MACULAR DEGENERATION. (Newell, Ophthalmology: Principles and Concepts, 7th ed, p304)

The worsening of a disease over time. This concept is most often used for chronic and incurable diseases where the stage of the disease is an important determinant of therapy and prognosis.

A glandular epithelial cell or a unicellular gland. Goblet cells secrete MUCUS. They are scattered in the epithelial linings of many organs, especially the SMALL INTESTINE and the RESPIRATORY TRACT.

Infections in the inner or external eye caused by microorganisms belonging to several families of bacteria. Some of the more common genera found are Haemophilus, Neisseria, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Chlamydia.

Refraction of LIGHT effected by the media of the EYE.

The ability to detect sharp boundaries (stimuli) and to detect slight changes in luminance at regions without distinct contours. Psychophysical measurements of this visual function are used to evaluate visual acuity and to detect eye disease.

Inflammation of the anterior uvea comprising the iris, angle structures, and the ciliary body. Manifestations of this disorder include ciliary injection, exudation into the anterior chamber, iris changes, and adhesions between the iris and lens (posterior synechiae). Intraocular pressure may be increased or reduced.

A ring of tissue extending from the scleral spur to the ora serrata of the RETINA. It consists of the uveal portion and the epithelial portion. The ciliary muscle is in the uveal portion and the ciliary processes are in the epithelial portion.

Studies used to test etiologic hypotheses in which inferences about an exposure to putative causal factors are derived from data relating to characteristics of persons under study or to events or experiences in their past. The essential feature is that some of the persons under study have the disease or outcome of interest and their characteristics are compared with those of unaffected persons.

Eye movements that are slow, continuous, and conjugate and occur when a fixed object is moved slowly.

The blending of separate images seen by each eye into one composite image.

Hereditary, progressive degeneration of the neuroepithelium of the retina characterized by night blindness and progressive contraction of the visual field.

The inhabitants of rural areas or of small towns classified as rural.

The species Oryctolagus cuniculus, in the family Leporidae, order LAGOMORPHA. Rabbits are born in burrows, furless, and with eyes and ears closed. In contrast with HARES, rabbits have 22 chromosome pairs.

Studies in which individuals or populations are followed to assess the outcome of exposures, procedures, or effects of a characteristic, e.g., occurrence of disease.

Chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disease in which the salivary and lacrimal glands undergo progressive destruction by lymphocytes and plasma cells resulting in decreased production of saliva and tears. The primary form, often called sicca syndrome, involves both KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS SICCA and XEROSTOMIA. The secondary form includes, in addition, the presence of a connective tissue disease, usually rheumatoid arthritis.

Formation of new blood vessels originating from the retinal veins and extending along the inner (vitreal) surface of the retina.

The record of descent or ancestry, particularly of a particular condition or trait, indicating individual family members, their relationships, and their status with respect to the trait or condition.

Persons living in the United States of Mexican (MEXICAN AMERICANS), Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or other Spanish culture or origin. The concept does not include Brazilian Americans or Portuguese Americans.

Disorders that are characterized by the production of antibodies that react with host tissues or immune effector cells that are autoreactive to endogenous peptides.

Products in capsule, tablet or liquid form that provide dietary ingredients, and that are intended to be taken by mouth to increase the intake of nutrients. Dietary supplements can include macronutrients, such as proteins, carbohydrates, and fats; and/or MICRONUTRIENTS, such as VITAMINS; MINERALS; and PHYTOCHEMICALS.

The concentration of osmotically active particles in solution expressed in terms of osmoles of solute per liter of solution. Osmolality is expressed in terms of osmoles of solute per kilogram of solvent.

Investigative technique commonly used during ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY in which a series of bright light flashes or visual patterns are used to elicit brain activity.

The outward appearance of the individual. It is the product of interactions between genes, and between the GENOTYPE and the environment.

A republic in western Africa, south of NIGER between BENIN and CAMEROON. Its capital is Abuja.

Materials used in closing a surgical or traumatic wound. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

Images seen by one eye.

Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations.

Separation of the inner layers of the retina (neural retina) from the pigment epithelium. Retinal detachment occurs more commonly in men than in women, in eyes with degenerative myopia, in aging and in aphakia. It may occur after an uncomplicated cataract extraction, but it is seen more often if vitreous humor has been lost during surgery. (Dorland, 27th ed; Newell, Ophthalmology: Principles and Concepts, 7th ed, p310-12).

A numerical system of measuring the rate of BLOOD GLUCOSE generation from a particular food item as compared to a reference item, such as glucose = 100. Foods with higher glycemic index numbers create greater blood sugar swings.

Evaluation undertaken to assess the results or consequences of management and procedures used in combating disease in order to determine the efficacy, effectiveness, safety, and practicability of these interventions in individual cases or series.

Specialized cells in the invertebrates that detect and transduce light. They are predominantly rhabdomeric with an array of photosensitive microvilli. Illumination depolarizes invertebrate photoreceptors by stimulating Na+ influx across the plasma membrane.

Infection by a variety of fungi, usually through four possible mechanisms: superficial infection producing conjunctivitis, keratitis, or lacrimal obstruction; extension of infection from neighboring structures - skin, paranasal sinuses, nasopharynx; direct introduction during surgery or accidental penetrating trauma; or via the blood or lymphatic routes in patients with underlying mycoses.

The front third of the eyeball that includes the structures between the front surface of the cornea and the front of the VITREOUS BODY.

Mild to severe infections of the eye and its adjacent structures (adnexa) by adult or larval protozoan or metazoan parasites.

A dull or sharp painful sensation associated with the outer or inner structures of the eyeball, having different causes.

The type species of SIMPLEXVIRUS causing most forms of non-genital herpes simplex in humans. Primary infection occurs mainly in infants and young children and then the virus becomes latent in the dorsal root ganglion. It then is periodically reactivated throughout life causing mostly benign conditions.

The surgical removal of the inner contents of the eye, leaving the sclera intact. It should be differentiated from ORBIT EVISCERATION which removes the entire contents of the orbit, including eyeball, blood vessels, muscles, fat, nerve supply, and periosteum.

The aperture in the iris through which light passes.

The absence or restriction of the usual external sensory stimuli to which the individual responds.

Removal of the whole or part of the vitreous body in treating endophthalmitis, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, intraocular foreign bodies, and some types of glaucoma.

Naturally occurring or synthetic substances that inhibit or retard the oxidation of a substance to which it is added. They counteract the harmful and damaging effects of oxidation in animal tissues.

Failing firefighters: a survey of causes of death and ill-health retirement in serving firefighters in Strathclyde, Scotland from 1985-94. (1/1584)

During the decade beginning 1 January 1985, 887 full-time firefighters, all male, left the service of Strathclyde Fire Brigade (SFB). There were 17 deaths--compared to 64.4 expected in the Scottish male population aged 15-54 years--giving a standardized mortality ratio (SMR) of 26, and 488 ill-health retirements (IHR). None of the deaths was attributable to service, the major causes being: myocardial infarction--five, (expected = 17.3; SMR = 29); cancers--three (colon, kidney and lung) (expected = 13.6; SMR = 22); road traffic accidents--two (expected = 4.17; SMR = 48) and suicide--two (expected = 4.9; SMR = 41). Amalgamating the deaths and IHRs showed that the six most common reasons for IHR were musculoskeletal (n = 202, 40%), ocular (n = 61, 12.1%), 'others' (n = 58, 11.5%), injuries (n = 50, 9.9%), heart disease (n = 48, 9.5%) and mental disorders (n = 45, 8.9%). Over 300 IHRs (over 60%) occurred after 20 or more years service. When the IHRs were subdivided into two quinquennia, there were 203 and 302 in each period. Mean length of service during each quinquennium was 19.4 vs. 21.3 years (p = 0.003) and median length was 21 years in both periods; interquartile range was 12-26 years in the first and 17-27 years in the second period (p = 0.002), but when further broken down into diagnostic categories, the differences were not statistically significant, with the exception of means of IHRs attributed to mental disorders (14.5 vs. 19 years, p = 0.03). (+info)

Dose-loading with hydroxychloroquine improves the rate of response in early, active rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized, double-blind six-week trial with eighteen-week extension. (2/1584)

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the usefulness of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) dose-loading to increase the percentage of responders or rate of response in treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHODS: Two hundred twelve patients with early RA (mean duration 1.5 years) were enrolled in a 24-week trial. Patients were stabilized with 1,000 mg naproxen/day and then began a 6-week, double-blind trial comparing treatment with HCQ at 400 mg/day (n = 71), 800 mg/day (n = 71), and 1,200 mg/day (n = 66), followed by 18 weeks of open-label HCQ treatment at 400 mg/day. RESULTS: All patients had mild, active disease at the time of initiation of HCQ treatment (31-43% rheumatoid factor positive; no previous disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs; mean swollen joint count 8.6-10.4). Based on the Paulus criteria, response during the 6-week double-blind portion of the study was 47.97%, 57.7%, and 63.6% in the 400 mg/day, 800 mg/day, and 1,200 mg/day groups, respectively (P = 0.052). Discontinuations for adverse events were dose related (3 in the 400 mg/day group, 5 in the 800 mg/day group, 6 in the 1,200 mg/day group). Most involved the gastrointestinal (GI) system, with the background naproxen treatment possibly contributing. Ocular abnormalities occurred in 17 of 212 patients (8%) but were not dose related. CONCLUSION: Dose-loading with HCQ increased the degree of response at 6 weeks in this group of patients with early, predominantly seronegative RA. Adverse GI events were dose related, while adverse ocular events were not. (+info)

Histologic analysis of photochemical lesions produced in rhesus retina by short-wave-length light. (3/1584)

The photopathology of retinal lesions produced by extended exposure (1000 sec) to low corneal power levels (62 microW) of blue light (441 nm) was investigated by light microscopy in 20 rhesus eyes over an interval ranging from 1 hr to 90 days after exposure. Results indicate a nonthermal type of photochemical lesion originating in the retinal pigment epithelium and leading to a histological response with hypopigmentation which requires 48 hr to appear. This type of lesion helps to explain solar retinitis and eclipse blindness and has significance for aging and degenerative changes in the retina. (+info)

Disrupted retinal development in the embryonic belly spot and tail mutant mouse. (4/1584)

The Belly spot and tail (Bst) semidominant mutation, mapped to mouse Chromosome 16, leads to developmental defects of the eye, skeleton, and coat pigmentation. In the eye, the mutant phenotype is characterized by the presence of retinal colobomas, a paucity of retinal ganglion cells, and axon misrouting. The severity of defects in the Bst/+ retina is variable among individuals and is often asymmetric. In order to determine the role of the Bst locus during retinal morphogenesis, we searched for the earliest observable defects in the developing eye. We examined the retinas of Bst/+ and +/+ littermates from embryonic day 9.5 (E9.5) through E13.5 and measured retinal size, cell density, cell death, mitotic index, and cell birth index. We have found that development of the Bst/+ retina is notably dilatory by as early as E10.5. The affected retinas are smaller than their wildtype counterparts, and optic fissure fusion is delayed. In the mutant, there is a marked lag in the exit of retinal cells from the mitotic cycle, even though there are no observable differences in the rate of cellular proliferation or cell death between the two groups. We hypothesize that Bst regulates retinal cell differentiation and that variability of structural defects in the mutant, such as those affecting optic fissure fusion, is a reflection of the extent of developmental delay brought about by the Bst mutation. (+info)

Vitrectomy in 125 eyes with diabetic vitreous haemorrhage. (5/1584)

A total of 125 consecutive eyes, all registered blind with diabetic vitreous haemorrhage, underwent pars plana vitrectomy with the vitrophage. Sixty-six per cent experienced some improvement in their visual acuity; 24 per cent were unchanged and 10 per cent were worse postoperatively. The major surgical complication was controllable haemorrhage (23 per cent). No retinal dialysis occurred. Significant postoperative complications were transient (71 per cent) and persistent (11 per cent) corneal oedema, early (8 per cent) and late (13 per cent) vitreous haemorrhage, transient (30 per cent) and persistent (6 per cent) rise in intraocular pressure, and rubeosis iridis (5 per cent). (+info)

Perifoveal vascular leakage and macular oedema after intracapsular cataract extraction. (6/1584)

Perifoveal capillary leakage of fluorescein was demonstrated in 60 per cent of 50 eyes when angiography was performed two weeks after cataract extraction. Repeat angiography six weeks postoperatively in 17 eyes demonstrated persistence of already established leakage in 11 of 12 eyes and no new leakage in five eyes previously negative. Cystoid macular oedema with visual acuity of less than 20/40 six weeks postoperatively occurred in five eyes (10 per cent). Eyes of patients with vascular disease and those patients of 60 years or older were found to have altered vascular permeability significantly more frequently. Inflammation was no more severe or prevalent in those patients who demonstrated leakage and no inflammation was clinically apparent in 10 of 11 eyes demonstrating dye leakage six weeks postoperatively. We conclude that the constitutional factors of age and vascular disease are of prime importance in causing altered vascular permeability in the early postoperative period after cataract extraction; factors causing sustained leakage with reduction of visual acuity were not demonstrated. (+info)

A prospective study of xenon arc photocoagulation for central retinal vein occlusion. (7/1584)

Twenty patients with central retinal vein occlusion were randomly divided into two groups in a prospective study to evaluate the effects of xenon are photocoagulation in central retinal vein occlusion. The patients in one group were treated with 360 degrees scatter xenon photocoagulation and the others received no treatment. The average follow-up was 18 months. There were no cases of rubeosis or neovascular glaucoma in the treated group. Two patients in the untreated group developed rubeosis with subsequent neovascular glaucoma. There was no significant difference in the visual prognosis or in fundus neovascularization between the groups. (+info)

Comparison of PCR, virus isolation, and indirect fluorescent antibody staining in the detection of naturally occurring feline herpesvirus infections. (8/1584)

Cats with clinical signs suggestive of ocular infection with feline herpesvirus type 1 (FHV 1) and cats without such signs were assayed by 3 methods to detect FHV. Comparison of polymerase chain reaction (PCR), virus isolation, and indirect fluorescent antibody staining techniques for the detection of FHV demonstrated higher sensitivity of PCR in detecting this common infectious agent of cats. Compared with PCR, sensitivity and specificity for virus isolation was 49% and 100%, respectively, and those of indirect immunofluorescence were 29% and 96%, respectively. FHV was detected in 13.7% of client-owned cats with conjunctivitis and in 31% of shelter cats with no ocular signs. The use of FHV PCR as a diagnostic test for FHV-associated disease is limited because of the occurrence of healthy carriers. (+info)

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AMD affects the macula, the central part the retina that allows the eye to see fine details. (cdc.gov)
It is characterized by progressive damage to the blood vessels of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye that is necessary for good vision. (cdc.gov)
It deals with ocular development and malformations, hereditary diseases of the cornea and anterior segment, retina, and optic nerve, inherited systemic diseases that affect the eye, heritable ocular tumors, and general management. (google.com)
The book is divided in sections on ocular development and malformations, hereditary diseases of the cornea and anterior segment, retina, and optic nerve, inherited systemic diseases that affect the eye, heritable ocular tumors, and general management issues in ophthalmic genetics. (google.com)
Since the last edition of this book, there have been a number of advances in the fields of glaucoma, corneal disease, medical retina and genetics. (springer.com)
Retinal diseases are a group of eye conditions that affect the retina. (cnib.ca)
Some people are born with this problem, or it might develop from a degenerative disease involving the retina, and that usually can't be treated. (webmd.com)
Light entering the eye passes through the cornea (the major refractive surface), the lens, the vitreous (gel in the posterior chamber of the eye), the inner retina, and, finally, into the photoreceptors of the outer retina (Figure 1 ). (jci.org)
In the posterior segment of the eye (Figure 1 ), uncontrolled retinal vascular proliferation, as a result of diabetes-associated retinal hypoxia, can lead to fibrosis and traction retinal detachment, a dreaded complication of advanced diabetic retinopathy (DR). Under the retina, similar fibrosis can occur subsequent to subretinal hemorrhage associated with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (ARMD). (jci.org)
Stargardt disease is an inherited disorder of the retina - the tissue at the back of the eye that senses light. (nih.gov)
Researchers at the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) are seeking to confirm that blood vessels in the retina at the back of the eye reflect changes in blood vessels in other parts of the body, especially the brain, kidneys and heart. (prweb.com)
A project funded by the MBF Foundation, a charitable institution set up by MBF Health Insurance , is showing that blood vessels in the retina can be photographed and the images analysed by a computer to accurately determine a person's risk of heart attack or stroke - cardiovascular diseases that change the appearance of blood vessels in the eye. (prweb.com)
Professor Wong's team has taken thousands of eye images and created a program that recognises common features of conditions that cause damage to be seen on the retina. (prweb.com)
Considering all that Richard Weleber , M.D., has accomplished over four decades - including leadership and oversight of clinical trials for emerging retinal-disease therapies and innovations in retina imaging and functional evaluation at the world-renowned Casey Eye Institute , Oregon Health & Science University - it comes as no surprise that he's been given FFB's Llura Liggett Gund Award for career achievement. (blindness.org)
The rods of the retina are involved earlier in the course of the disease, and cone deterioration occurs later. (medicinenet.com)
In this progressive degeneration of the retina, the peripheral vision slowly constricts and central vision is usually retained until late in the disease. (medicinenet.com)
Fundus examination (looking at the back layers of the eye with the ophthalmoscope, an instrument allowing the visualization of the back of the eye by looking through the pupil) affords the view of the retina. (medicinenet.com)
But because the eye is easier to treat, there could soon be a small boom in retina studies using embryonic stem cells. (technologyreview.com)
Damage to blood vessels from high blood sugar can cause abnormal blood vessels to grow in the back of your eye (the retina). (healthgrades.com)
The macula is the center of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. (cnn.com)
Macular degeneration causes cells to die in the macula, a part of the eye located near the center of the retina that permits vision in fine detail. (reuters.com)
The cell-rich retina lines the back inside wall of a person's eye. (disabled-world.com)
Diseases of the central nervous system (CNS) may manifest as pathological changes in the retina of the eye. (eurekalert.org)
Retina, the light sensing tissue on the bottom of the eye, can be considered an integral part of the central nervous system (CNS). (eurekalert.org)
In his Ph.D. project, Dr. Henri Leinonen investigated functional abnormalities of the retina using mouse models of human central nervous system diseases. (eurekalert.org)
Retinal structure remained relatively normal, even in an advanced disease state, although aggregation of toxic mutated huntingtin-protein was widespread in the diseased mouse retina. (eurekalert.org)
The results add to the growing body of evidence that show pathological changes in the retina in addition to the brain in CNS diseases. (eurekalert.org)
Functional changes of the retina were found in three mouse models of human CNS diseases whose phenotype, age of onset and pathological mechanism clearly differ from each other. (eurekalert.org)
This condition damages tiny blood vessels in the retina , the light-sensitive tissue in the back of the eye. (medicinenet.com)
In those who have the disease, a lack of REP-1 means that cells in the retina stop working and slowly begin to die off, causing blindness. (newscientist.com)
Diabetic retinopathy - A leading cause of blindness in American adults, it is caused by damage to the small blood vessels of the retina - the seeing layer of the eye. (preventblindness.org)
Treatments include medications and laser therapy to stabilize vision loss and protect the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. (preventblindness.org)
Stevie Wonder, one of the most famous musicians of our time, was born blind due to a condition called retinopathy of prematurity - an eye disease that occurs in a small percentage of premature babies where abnormal blood vessels grow on the retina. (aao.org)
Best Vitelliform Dystrophy (Best disease), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration (L-ORD), and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) all affect the retina, the light sensing area at the back of the eye. (clinicaltrials.gov)
To collect hair, skin, and blood samples to study three eye diseases that affect the retina: Best disease, L-ORD, and AMD. (clinicaltrials.gov)
Measuring changes in the reflection of light off the retina may allow doctors to detect Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms are apparent, allowing it to be treated, according to researchers at the University of Minnesota. (upi.com)
Researchers at the University of Minnesota found differences in patterns of light reflection off the retina changed progressively in experiments with mice as they developed Alzheimer's disease, suggesting it can be detected long before symptoms are apparent to patients or doctors. (upi.com)
With changes in light reflection indicating amyloid buildup in the retina, and thus in the brain as well, the disease may be detectable long before memory and cognitive declines are apparent. (upi.com)
The investigators note that although AD-related pathology in the brain is well documented, the disease has also been reported to affect the retina, a developmental outgrowth of the brain that is more accessible for imaging. (medscape.com)
Scientists studied the disease by creating a 'retina in a dish' using stem cells derived from skin samples donated by patients at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust. (leeds.ac.uk)
However, a new survey from Diabetic Connect - the largest social networking site for diabetes sufferers and their families - reveals that 25% of people with diabetes do not have the recommended annual dilated (retina) eye exam, which experts say could significantly reduce the risk of vision loss or blindness associated with diabetes. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Some people with this disease experience swelling and fluid leaking from the blood vessels into the macula of the eye - the part of the retina that is responsible for sharp vision. (medicalnewstoday.com)
The best way to prevent unnecessary vision loss is through annual retina eye exams," Dr. Carl C. Awh, retina specialist at Tennessee Retina, a group of nationally recognized specialists, told Medical News Today . (medicalnewstoday.com)
The researchers used the highly sensitive and quantitative real-time quaking-induced conversion (RT-QuIC) assay to look for prion seeding in eight different ocular tissues, including the cornea, lens, ocular fluid, retina, and optic nerve, in the post-mortem eyes of 11 patients who had died from sCJD. (genengnews.com)
Used to analyze the CJD patient eyes, the assay detected abnormal prions in multiple ocular tissues, with the highest seed levels-which in some cases were not much lower than those in the brain-found in the retina. (genengnews.com)
We found that all 11 sCJD patient eyes were positive for prion seeding activity and showed the highest seeding activity in the retina," they wrote. (genengnews.com)
In recent years, scientists have been developing new diagnostic methods by looking through an easily accessible peephole to the brain: the retina of the human eye. (forbes.com)
The retina is a window to the brain," said Maya Koronyo-Hamaoui, who researches early diagnosis and therapies for Alzheimer's disease at the Maxine Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute at Cedars-Sinai. (forbes.com)
The retina, the layer of nerve cells at the back of the eye, is an extension of the brain, and sends visual information to the neural areas responsible for sight. (forbes.com)
The findings, presented this week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America , show that machine learning algorithms can be useful in identifying patients with Parkinson's, picking out signs of disease in images of the small blood vessels of the retina. (forbes.com)
There were already a number of studies [showing] that the vasculature in the retina reflected the etiology, or disease in the brain," said Ruogu Fang, director of the Smart Medical Informatics Learning and Evaluation Lab at the University of Florida, and senior researcher of this new study. (forbes.com)
We have indirect data showing that in Singapore, among those with eye conditions, a large proportion remain unaware of their condition," said Dr Anna Tan, an associate consultant with the vitreo-retina service at the Singapore National Eye Centre. (asiaone.com)
Babesia can also cause eye issues, (light sensitivity, retina detachment, and everything in between. (healingwell.com)
According to him, even complicated and rare diseases that affect the optic nerve and retina that lead to blindness can be treated with great success with ayurveda. (rxpgnews.com)
Major eye diseases treated at Sreedhareeyam include diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataract and detachment of retina. (rxpgnews.com)

The leading causes of blindness and low vision in the United States are primarily age-related eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. (cdc.gov)
Diabetics are also more likely to suffer from eye diseases such as cataracts and glaucoma than the general population. (redorbit.com)
Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention used published data from the 2004 National Health Interview Survey and the U.S. Census Bureau to estimate the number, age, sex and race/ethnicity of Americans with diabetes that will suffer from the following eye conditions in 2050: diabetic retinopathy, vision threatening diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and cataracts. (redorbit.com)
A well known, but not necessarily well-understood eye disease is glaucoma. (lensshopper.com)
Glaucoma is the name given to eye diseases where there is an unsafe accumulation of internal eye pressure, referred to as intraocular pressure (IOP). (lensshopper.com)
Congential glaucoma occurs when children are born with an eye defect causing glaucoma. (lensshopper.com)
Secondary glaucoma is a chronic glaucoma resulting from an eye injury. (lensshopper.com)
One type of glaucoma surgery is selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), which creates small holes in the eye s filtration angle. (lensshopper.com)
If your eye care professional discovers glaucoma, have a detailed talk with him about the options available and the risks and benefits of different types of treatment. (lensshopper.com)
Glaucoma causes fluid to build up in the front chamber of your eye. (healthgrades.com)
According to the World Health Organization, the most important three eye diseases or conditions that are a potential threat to the global population are diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. (news-medical.net)
Researchers have identified 107 genes that increase a person's risk of developing the eye disease glaucoma, and now developed a genetic test to detect those at risk of going blind from it. (news-medical.net)
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, and ophthalmologists at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai are urging high-risk groups to get comprehensive eye exams for early detection of this degenerative eye disease. (news-medical.net)
The most common cause of glaucoma is a build-up of pressure from fluid in the eye, which damages the optic nerve that connects the eye to the brain. (health24.com)
Disease-causing mutations are associated with many eye diseases, including glaucoma, cataracts, strabismus, corneal dystrophies and a number of forms of retinal degenerations. (clinicaltrials.gov)
Primary glaucoma involves the function of the drainage area of the eye, and may be inherited, but is rare in cats. (1800petmeds.com)
Most glaucoma cases are secondary, and develop as a side effect of an eye disorder, such as chronic inflammation, lens luxation (dislocation), tumors, or trauma. (1800petmeds.com)
There is no known prevention for glaucoma in cats, except having complete annual exams and aggressively treating any other eye diseases that may lead to glaucoma. (1800petmeds.com)
Close monitoring for glaucoma in the other eye is needed. (1800petmeds.com)
Besides glaucoma, several other eye diseases, such as age related macular degeneration (AMD), can also be caused or aggravated due to smoking, but only 10-20 percent people are aware of these facts, they said. (medindia.net)
Stating that lifestyle matters a lot for eye-related diseases, the doctors said research papers have proved that smoking increases the risk of AMD and glaucoma. (medindia.net)
Smoking is very much connected to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and dry eye syndrome," said Kamal B. Kapur, from Sharp Sight Group of Eye Hospitals. (medindia.net)
Glaucoma is a disease that damages eye's optic nerve, while AMD causes loss in the centre of the field of vision. (medindia.net)
Glaucoma - Optic nerve damage and possible loss of side vision, usually caused by increase in fluid pressure inside the eye. (preventblindness.org)
According to the NEI, the most common forms of diabetic eye disease are diabetic retinopathy, cataract and glaucoma . (medicalnewstoday.com)
A comprehensive or complete eye exam - which can only be done by a specialist - involves a series of tests that will also check for eye diseases, such as glaucoma, diabetic eye disease and age-related macular degeneration, on top of other disorders. (asiaone.com)
Those with a family history of glaucoma should also attend routine eye screening even if they have no symptoms, she said. (asiaone.com)
This test measures the pressure of the eye to screen for glaucoma, a disease that damages the optic nerve. (asiaone.com)

Diabetic retinopathy is the cause of 12,000 to 24,000 cases of blindness each year, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (livescience.com)
Close to 37 million people are infected with river blindness, with another 100 million people in Africa and Latin America at risk for the disease. (lionsclubs.org)
A disease that is the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide and has caused irreversible blindness in approximately 8 million people. (lionsclubs.org)
Sharon Kleyne, international Water Life Science® advocate and founder of Bio-Logic Aqua® Research Water Life Science®, recently announced an all-out assault on Dry Eye Disease, which affects billions worldwide, costs hundreds of millions and can lead to total blindness. (prweb.com)
Catching and supplementing eyes at the dry eye stage would spare millions the affliction of blindness. (prweb.com)
Untreated eye diseases can lead to poor vision or even temporary or permanent blindness. (lensshopper.com)
ZURICH/LONDON (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Novartis is challenging the use of a cheap alternative to its eye drug Lucentis in parts of Britain, sparking a row over cost versus safety in treating a common cause of blindness. (reuters.com)
CERA aims to find the causes of eye disease, ways to prevent blindness and improve care for people with vision loss through a combination of clinical, laboratory, genetic and epidemiology research. (prweb.com)
This is a highly contagious viral disease causing blindness in one or both eyes of a chicken along with other debilitating symptoms. (ehow.co.uk)
Ammonia gases created by the build-up of damp and soiled litter can cause lopsided shape to the eyes of chickens along with facial swelling and blindness, according to the Welp Hatcheries website. (ehow.co.uk)
Leukaemia drugs could help to improve treatments for blindness caused by abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye, finds new UCL research. (ucl.ac.uk)
Evan, now a 37-year-old who works in finance, had experienced mild back pain since college but was far more preoccupied with recurring iritis, a painful inflammation of the eye that, if left untreated, can cause blindness. (go.com)
UPMC has implanted the first patient in the United States with a new wireless retinal device as part of a clinical trial aimed at restoring partial sight to patients with advanced age-related macular degeneration, a disease that leads to permanent blindness. (news-medical.net)
This is Ben Shaberman, director of science communications, at the Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB), and I'm pleased to present a quick overview of some of the exciting research advances for inherited retinal diseases made during 2017. (blindness.org)
Hosted by the Foundation Fighting Blindness and Casey Eye Institute (Oregon Health & Science University), the Innovation Summit featured 44 information-packed presentations from research and industry leaders. (blindness.org)
Patients with ocular surface diseases present with blurry vision or partial loss of vision, discomfort or pain, infection, redness, itching, erosion, ulceration and in severe cases, blindness due to scarring of the eye surface. (medindia.net)
Retinitis pigmentosa causes light-sensitive cells in the back of a person's eye to deteriorate, often times leading to gradual blindness. (disabled-world.com)
The first published results of the trial, released today, suggest that tinkering with people's genes can stop the disease from causing blindness - and restore sight in those whose vision has become impaired. (newscientist.com)
Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when blood sugar levels are constantly high that can cause serious health complications, including heart disease, kidney failure, nerve damage, and blindness. (preventblindness.org)
All people with diabetes are at risk of developing eye disease that can permanently damage their vision and even lead to blindness. (preventblindness.org)
Of the 29 million people in the U.S. with type 1 and type 2 diabetes - about one in 10 people - all are at risk for diabetic eye disease, a leading cause of vision loss and blindness. (preventblindness.org)
Diabetic retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease and the leading cause of blindness in people 20-74 years of age. (preventblindness.org)
After more than 20 years of research, doctors at UCLA's Jules Stein Eye Institute have begun treating the first patients in clinical trials for two progressive eye diseases that cause blindness: dry age-related macular degeration and Stargardt's macular dystrophy. (latimes.com)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (resource no longer available at www.cdc.gov) (CDC) states that diabetes is the leading cause of blindness among adults aged between 20 and 74. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Among its effects on the eye, hypertension can lead to bleeding, blurred vision, hypertensive retinopathy, and even blindness. (ithaca.edu)
The newly approved medication teprotumumab could prevent blindness for people with the rare thyroid eye disease. (upi.com)

Dry eye disease afflicts millions of people worldwide, with symptoms such as pain, dryness, redness, reduced visual acuity, and feelings of grittiness. (medicalnewstoday.com)
It s important to recognize the symptoms of eye disease, so that you can receive early treatment to protect your vision. (lensshopper.com)
The types of symptoms include eye pain, light "halos", nausea and headaches. (lensshopper.com)
Doughty MJ, Fonn D, Richter D, Simpson T, Caffery B, Gordon K (1997) A patient questionnaire approach to estimating the prevalence of dry eye symptoms in patients presenting to optometric practices across Canada. (springer.com)
Lee AJ, Lee J, Saw S-M, Gazzard G, Koh D, Widjaja D, Tan DTH (2002) Prevalence and risk factors associated with dry eye symptoms: a population based study in Indonesia. (springer.com)
My other eye symptoms remain. (medhelp.org)
Once a person has symptoms of cardiovascular disease, damage has already been done to the body. (prweb.com)
Chickens are susceptible to a variety of diseases that affect the eyes and cause debilitating symptoms. (ehow.co.uk)
Owners should closely monitor the health of the flock to catch the early symptoms of potentially fatal chicken diseases. (ehow.co.uk)
Other symptoms can include reddening of the eyes, watery eyes, respiratory problems and even death. (ehow.co.uk)
Doctors say dozens, maybe scores of diseases -- from high blood pressure to certain cancers -- can show symptoms in the eye. (go.com)
As the disease progresses, symptoms may include: floating dark spots. (hon.ch)
Your eye doctor can usually see warning signs of an eye problem related to diabetes before you have symptoms. (healthgrades.com)
The most common way TED affects the eyes is by causing symptoms watering, grittiness, and soreness. (rnib.org.uk)
These symptoms are caused by inflammation and dry eye. (rnib.org.uk)
Both eyelid retraction and exophthalmos can make your dry eye symptoms worse. (rnib.org.uk)
Often the symptoms of TED get worse for six months to a year, but after that the appearance of your eyes should improve. (rnib.org.uk)
During the active stage of TED, treatments are aimed at improving your symptoms and protecting your eyes while the active stage of the condition runs its course. (rnib.org.uk)
Symptoms of dry eye can be managed with artificial tear eye drops, and double vision may be managed with prisms or occlusion (covering one eye). (rnib.org.uk)
Read more about eye health here with causes, symptoms and treatment advice on common eye conditions. (health24.com)
Thyroid eye disease is associated with the outward bulging of the eye that can cause a variety of symptoms such as eye pain, double vision, light sensitivity or difficulty closing the eye. (fda.gov)
For example, the troubling ocular symptoms can lead to the progressive inability of people with thyroid eye disease to perform important daily activities, such as driving or working. (fda.gov)
Common symptoms of an eye problem in your cat include watery eyes, discharge, excessive blinking, squinting, or pawing at the eye. (1800petmeds.com)
Symptoms of corneal ulceration include holding the eye closed, light sensitivity, redness, eye discharge, and sometimes clouding of the cornea in the area of the ulcer. (1800petmeds.com)
There are no possible symptoms to detect the condition and only a dilated examination can detect eye diseases in their early stages. (medindia.net)
Mahipal Sachdev, Chairperson and Managing Director of city-based Centre for Sight, said: "Vision loss due to smoking does not have any symptoms like many other eye diseases, but a dilated examination can detect eye diseases in their early stages before vision loss occurs. (medindia.net)
at the moment my worst worry are eyes: almost all symptoms which lyme can course and brain fog. (healingwell.com)
First, the segmentation network analyzes the OCT scan to map the different types of eye tissue, along with any symptoms of eye disease it comes across. (thenextweb.com)
Researchers say early detection -- before symptoms are apparent -- could allow for testing of drugs to treat the progressive disease. (upi.com)
There is no definitive test for Alzheimer's disease, which is diagnosed based on a set of symptoms. (upi.com)
One major problem for patients with diabetic eye disease is that there are often no symptoms until the disease reaches an advanced stage. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Very often diabetic eye disease lacks any symptoms - meaning people may not know that their vision has been damaged until it's too late. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Our findings have implications for both estimating the risk of sCJD transmission and for development of diagnostic tests for prion diseases before symptoms become apparent. (genengnews.com)
As the early-disease phase of sCJD often includes visual symptoms, patients with sCJD will often have diagnostic assessments performed by an ophthalmologist, potentially contaminating instruments. (genengnews.com)
Much like a mammogram at 40 or a colonoscopy at 50, eye disease screening is recommended by the Academy of Ophthalmology for adults at age 40 who have no symptoms or risk factors for eye disease. (pasadenastarnews.com)
For those at any age with symptoms, or who are at risk of eye disease, the academy recommends they see an ophthalmologist to rule out disease and to determine the frequency of follow-up exams. (pasadenastarnews.com)
A 2016 study found the sleep quality of patients with dry eye disease was significantly worse compared to that of patients with other ocular surface diseases - and that more severe dry eye disease symptoms were associated with more severe sleep quality issues. (healthcentral.com)
The authors of the 2016 study suggested that sleep quality was affected by the distress related to the symptoms of dry eye disease rather than the condition itself. (healthcentral.com)
If you recognize any of the symptoms of dry eye disease, speak with your doctor. (healthcentral.com)
However, diabetes can be diagnosed in an eye exam even if no symptoms are noticeable. (ithaca.edu)
Because of this, neurodegenerative diseases in the brain are primarily diagnosed only once symptoms appear. (forbes.com)
Although these diseases aren't currently curable, earlier, cheaper diagnosis could help patients and their families prepare for more advanced disease symptoms - like dementia - which can improve quality of life. (forbes.com)
Most of my symptoms are under controlled except for one, and that is my eyes' redness, and styes, discomfort, etc. (healingwell.com)
I feel good on most days so don't know if these terrible eye symptoms are die offs or not because I have not experience any Herx otherwise. (healingwell.com)
Other symptoms of Graves' ophthalmology are swelling of the muscles around the eye, inflammation and protrusion of the eye, swelling of the eyelids (upper and lower), pain, double vision (sometimes) and loss of vision (rarely). (infobarrel.com)
Certain medications such as steroids or prescription strength eye-drops may reduce the inflammation behind the eyes and/or relieve the symptoms. (infobarrel.com)
Currently, we use supportive therapy for people with thyroid eye disease, but their quality of life is diminished by their symptoms. (upi.com)
One of the most noticeable symptoms is bulging of the eyes, and it may be difficult to completely close the eyes. (upi.com)

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Diabetic eye disease refers to a group of eye problems that people with diabetes may face as a complication of diabetes. (smartdraw.com)
Together, these problems are known as diabetic eye disease. (healthgrades.com)
You should also know the warning signs of diabetic eye disease. (healthgrades.com)
Blurred vision also can be a warning sign of another diabetic eye problem: cataracts. (healthgrades.com)
Diabetic eye problems can start slowly. (healthgrades.com)
Early treatment is available for all kinds of diabetic eye disease. (healthgrades.com)
More than 4,500 people from Liverpool with diabetes have volunteered to join a clinical trial funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to help transform early detection of diabetic eye disease. (eurekalert.org)
Almost 8 million people have diabetic eye disease in the United States. (medicinenet.com)
Understand diabetes' effect on eye and gaining an in depth knowledge of grading diabetic eye disease. (diabetes.org.uk)
However, we welcome delegates from outside of the profession who have a keen interest in Diabetic eye disease. (diabetes.org.uk)
Diabetic eye disease is a group of eye conditions that affects people with diabetes. (preventblindness.org)
Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are serious diseases, and can lead to similar complications, including diabetic eye disease. (preventblindness.org)
Diabetic eye disease isn't just one disease, but a group of eye problems that can affect people with diabetes. (preventblindness.org)
Unfortunately, diabetic eye disease often has no early warning signs. (preventblindness.org)
Yet only about half of all people with diabetes get an annual comprehensive dilated eye exam, which is essential for detecting diabetic eye disease early, when it is most treatable. (preventblindness.org)
But the best way to address diabetic eye disease is to manage your eye health along with your diabetes. (preventblindness.org)
Figures from the CDC show that between 2005 and 2008, 4.2 million diabetes patients in the US had diabetic retinopathy - the most common form of diabetic eye disease. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Diabetic eye disease is defined as a group of eye-related health issues that are particularly common among diabetes sufferers. (medicalnewstoday.com)

Macular degeneration, often called age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is an eye disorder associated with aging and results in damaging sharp and central vision. (cdc.gov)
That means the fatty acids could help prevent eye diseases such as retinopathy, caused by an overgrowth of leaky blood vessels in the eyes, and age-related macular degeneration , caused by abnormal growth of blood vessels, said study researcher Dr. Lois Smith, an ophthalmologist at Children's Hospital Boston. (livescience.com)
This finding is especially important because aspirin is a good treatment for heart disease, and heart disease is a risk factor for macular degeneration, said Dr. Mina Chung, an associate professor of ophthalmology at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York, who was not involved with the study. (livescience.com)
Smith and researchers from the National Eye Institute are now conducting a trial, called AREDS2, of omega-3 supplements in people with age-related macular degeneration, which will continue until 2013. (livescience.com)
A new method could help macular degeneration patients avoid regular injections into the eye. (technologyreview.com)
A novel medical device could treat eye diseases like age-related macular degeneration. (technologyreview.com)
Color fundus photography image from a Stargardt disease patient showing a central macular scar with some pigmentary changes and surrounding perimacular flecks. (nih.gov)
Macular degeneration or AMD (age-related macular degeneration) is a vision loss disease that is the primary cause of vision loss in Americans who are 65 and over. (lensshopper.com)
One of the first signs of dry macular degeneration is when drusen, yellowish deposits from deteriorating tissue, appears on the eye, accompanied with gradual loss of central vision. (lensshopper.com)
The study, published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, raises the possibility that medication prescribed for leukaemia could also be used to improve vision in patients with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and other diseases caused by abnormal growth of blood vessels in the eye. (ucl.ac.uk)
For example, in diseases such as age-related-macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, abnormal eye vessels leak blood and fluids, causing vision loss. (ucl.ac.uk)
Results of the three-year study were described today in the Lancet by Advanced Cell Technology and collaborating eye specialists at the Jules Stein Eye Institute in Los Angeles, who transplanted lab-grown cells into the eyes of nine people with macular degeneration and nine with Stargardt's macular dystrophy. (technologyreview.com)
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) - the leading cause of visual impairment in industrialized nations - has long been thought to share a common pathway with Alzheimer's disease, according to background information in the article. (psychcentral.com)
Researchers have identified a new protein linked to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that could offer new hope for the diagnosis and treatment of the disease, which affects over 1.5 million people in the UK alone. (news-medical.net)
Researchers have successfully treated age-related macular degeneration in mice after finding an unexpected link between the two main forms of the blinding eye disease, the leading cause of vision loss in people 60 and older. (news-medical.net)
Age-related macular degeneration is a baby-boomer disease that, according to the American Medical Association, affects more than 10 million Americans. (cnn.com)
We're talking about a disease called age-related macular degeneration. (cnn.com)
Age-related macular degeneration affects your eyes, and gradually destroys your sharp central vision you need for seeing objects clearly for things like reading, driving, and even recognizing faces. (cnn.com)
It is that previously unrecognized quality that makes NRTIs promising for treating macular degeneration as well as graft-versus-host disease, a rarer ailment that can occur after a stem cell or bone marrow transplant, the researchers said. (reuters.com)
In a mouse model of late infantile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (NCL), a pediatric neurological disease, the researchers described retinal degenerative changes that mimic the characteristic pathology of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). (eurekalert.org)
The discovery could lead to improved treatments for diseases such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. (news-medical.net)
To do this, Smith and his team examined step by step how VEGF causes eye leakiness in mice with diseases that mimic age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. (news-medical.net)
11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the neovascular disease is macular degeneration. (google.ca)
Long has optometry known that smoking not only exposes the eyes to major irritants in the form of noxious chemicals, but also correlates closely with the development of eye diseases , such as cataract and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). (aoa.org)

An estimated 20.5 million (17.2%) Americans aged 40 years and older have cataract in one or both eyes, and 6.1 million (5.1%) have had their lens removed operatively. (cdc.gov)
A cataract causes the lens behind the pupil of your eye to become cloudy. (healthgrades.com)
Uveitis (inflammation in the eye) is the most common cause of cataract development in cats, and often indicates the presence of disease. (1800petmeds.com)
Most cataract cases develop secondary to eye inflammation from trauma. (1800petmeds.com)
Some other types of eye-related problems caused by excessive smoking include cataract. (medindia.net)
Cataract - The clouding of the lens in the eye, which blocks or changes the passage of light into the eye. (preventblindness.org)
Eye infections (conjunctivitis and toxoplasmosis) appear to be linked to cataract. (health.gov.au)
Now, I have a cataract due to the treatment for the disease. (dailystrength.org)
I don't have what you have but i have had the injections and also have a cataract in one eye. (dailystrength.org)

Others discuss in depth topics such as ocular embryology and the role of developmental genes, color vision, electrophysiologic testing in retinal disorders, or the management of the patient with low vision from an inherited eye disease. (google.com)
A new section on cancer genetics and the eye - New chapters on ocular imaging and gene therapy for inherited eye diseases. (google.com)
The recent development of progenitor and/or stem cell technologies holds promise for the treatment of currently incurable ocular diseases. (jci.org)
books.google.ca - This book is the first of its kind to describe ocular manifestations of systemic diseases in the pediatric population. (archive.org)
The ocular surface i.e. the surface of the eye includes two major territories- the cornea , the transparent layer that forms the central part of the eye and the conjunctiva , the mucous membrane that covers the remaining front surface of the eye. (medindia.net)
Ocular surface diseases are a group of disorders that affect the outer surface of the eye. (medindia.net)
Artificial tear and corticosteroid eye drops are the mainstays of current treatment options for patients with ocular surface disease. (medindia.net)
Treatment with human serum-derived and plasma-derived eye drops has also become increasingly popular in the treatment of ocular surface disorders such as persistent epithelial defects or severe dry eyes . (medindia.net)
In some cases the ocular surface disease is likely to recur if the serum treatment is stopped. (medindia.net)
Ocular hypertension is an increase in the intraocular pressure (pressure in the eye) above the upper limit of normal (12-22 mm Hg). (medindia.net)
In addition, the iPS cell-derived ocular cells will be used to perform high throughput (HTP) drug screens aimed at suppressing the molecular phenotypes of the disease and to identify potential therapeutic agents for these diseases. (clinicaltrials.gov)

People with vitiligo are also at higher risk of developing other autoimmune diseases like autoimmune thyroid disease, type 1 diabetes , rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus. (webmd.com)
The number of Americans with major eye diseases is expected to drastically increase over the next several decades as more Americans are diagnosed with diabetes, according to a new study. (redorbit.com)
Vision loss related to eye disease among people with diabetes is an important disability that threatens independence and can lead to depression, reduced mobility and reduced quality of life," the study's authors wrote. (redorbit.com)
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. , April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study released today shows that eye exams are often the first to detect chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. (prnewswire.com)
The study, conducted by Human Capital Management Services Group (HCMS), a national human capital consulting firm, found that eye doctors detected signs of certain chronic conditions before any other healthcare provider recorded the condition-65 percent of the time for high cholesterol, 20 percent of the time for diabetes, and 30 percent of the time for hypertension. (prnewswire.com)
Early detection of chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension also increased the likelihood employees would be proactive with their healthcare and more likely to see a medical doctor to receive follow-up care. (prnewswire.com)
Dr Christine Bennett, chair of the MBF Foundation Steering Committee and Bupa Chief Medical Officer*.went on to say, 'This early assessment of the likelihood that a person will develop diseases like heart disease, stroke or even type 2 diabetes has the potential to significantly improve quality of life, reduce hospitalisations and the 50,000 deaths each year caused by cardiovascular disease. (prweb.com)
An imaging analysis technique developed to find defects in semiconductors is being used to diagnose the eye problems associated with diabetes over the internet. (wired.com)
The huge numbers of people who need to be screened for diabetes-linked eye problems have created a problem that our health care system, and its relatively small number of ophthalmologists, is not well-structured to solve. (wired.com)
Diabetes can also be caught early by looking at the eye, as well as advanced hypertension, which shows up as bleeding in new blood vessels and cause retinal detachment. (go.com)
HealthDay News) -- Eye problems are a common concern for those who have diabetes. (hon.ch)
When stem cells were first culled from human embryos 16 years ago, scientists imagined they would soon be treating diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and many other diseases with cells manufactured in the lab. (technologyreview.com)
When you have diabetes, it's important to be aware of various eye problems that could develop. (healthgrades.com)
Eye problems are about twice as common in people with diabetes as they are in people who don't have diabetes. (healthgrades.com)
Floaters can be warning signs for the most common diabetes eye problems: diabetic retinopathy. (healthgrades.com)
Attending high numbers of clinics each year is a huge problem for people with diabetes so it is important to shape methods of detection to the individual's needs so that it causes minimal disruption to their lives and crucially catches signs of the disease at the earliest opportunity. (eurekalert.org)
SATURDAY, June 11, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Intensive blood sugar control appears to reduce the risk of eye disease progression in people with type 2 diabetes , a new study says. (medicinenet.com)
People with type 2 diabetes are at risk for the eye disease called diabetic retinopathy . (medicinenet.com)
People are diagnosed with diabetes when their A1C is 6.5 percent or higher, the U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease says. (medicinenet.com)
Pregnant woman with diabetes prior to pregnancy should have a comprehensive dilated eye exam early in their pregnancy. (preventblindness.org)
Considered as a "chronic disease epidemic" by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of diabetes has increased dramatically over the past forty years. (preventblindness.org)
People with diabetes have a powerful reason to take care of their eyes. (preventblindness.org)
If you have diabetes, you should get a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year. (preventblindness.org)
Eye infection appears to be associated with the development of retinopathy in people with diabetes. (health.gov.au)
According to the National Eye Institute (NEI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), around 25 million Americans suffer from diabetes . (medicalnewstoday.com)
Some of the important risk factors for developing eye diseases include family history of eye disease, ethnicity, age, and systemic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. (pasadenastarnews.com)
Since blurred vision is one of the first signs of diabetes, your eye doctor may be the first health professional to see you while you're still in the "pre-diabetic" state and can take steps to keep the disease from progressing. (ithaca.edu)
You can pick up many diseases, such as high blood pressure and diabetes, in an eye exam as these diseases cause changes in the eye," said Dr Gerard Nah, the medical director and senior consultant at W Eye Clinic. (asiaone.com)
This implies that as they were unaware of their disease and the effect of diabetes on their eyes, they were not actively attending the necessary yearly eye check-ups. (asiaone.com)

Orbital decompression surgery, which removes the bones and sometimes fat in the orbit, often to help decrease the vision loss and the appearance of bulging eyes that can come with thyroid eye disease. (ohsu.edu)
Thyroid eye disease (TED) is an eye condition that usually occurs when you have a problem with your thyroid gland. (rnib.org.uk)
The most common cause of an overactive thyroid gland is Graves' disease, which is an autoimmune condition. (rnib.org.uk)
In Graves' disease, an autoimmune response produces antibodies that cause the thyroid gland to make more of its hormones. (rnib.org.uk)
At the same time, the antibodies attacking your thyroid gland also attack the soft tissues behind your eyes (orbital contents), leading to swelling and inflammation. (rnib.org.uk)
Radioactive iodine is to be recommended as the frontline treatment for patients with thyroid gland overactivity caused by conditions such as Graves' disease, following an evidence review led by University of Birmingham researchers. (news-medical.net)
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Tepezza (teprotumumab-trbw) for the treatment of adults with thyroid eye disease, a rare condition where the muscles and fatty tissues behind the eye become inflamed, causing the eyes to be pushed forward and bulge outwards (proptosis). (fda.gov)
Today's approval represents the first drug approved for the treatment of thyroid eye disease. (fda.gov)
Today's approval marks an important milestone for the treatment of thyroid eye disease. (fda.gov)
Additionally, thyroid eye disease is a rare disease that impacts a small percentage of the population, and for a variety of reasons, treatments for rare diseases are often unavailable. (fda.gov)
This approval represents important progress in the approval of effective treatments for rare diseases, such as thyroid eye disease. (fda.gov)
Although this condition impacts relatively few individuals, thyroid eye disease can be incapacitating. (fda.gov)
Tepezza was approved based on the results of two studies (Study 1 and 2) consisting of a total of 170 patients with active thyroid eye disease who were randomized to either receive Tepezza or a placebo. (fda.gov)
Horizon Therapeutics plc HZNP recently announced that the FDA has accepted the Biologics License Application (BLA) for its investigational medicine, teprotumumab, for the treatment of active thyroid eye disease (TED), and granted it Priority Review designation. (yahoo.com)
The purpose of this study is to learn about the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug called teprotumumab in the treatment of thyroid eye disease. (mcw.edu)
What is Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)? (mcw.edu)
People with Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) experience eye problems often associated with an overactive thyroid (Graves' disease). (mcw.edu)
Grammy award-winning musician Missy Elliot revealed in 2011 that she had been struggling with Graves' disease , an autoimmune disorder that leads to the overactivity of the thyroid gland. (aao.org)
When Graves' disease affects the eye, it's known as thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy, which can cause the eye to protrude or bulge. (aao.org)
If Graves' ophthalmopathy (also called Graves' eye disease or infiltrative thyroid ophthalmopathy) is diagnosed, and if simpler procedures don't help the condition, doctors may recommend eye surgery. (infobarrel.com)
Graves' disease is the most common form of hyperthyroidism (over-production of thyroid hormones). (infobarrel.com)
In the most common type of Graves' disease, the thyroid (a gland in the throat) is seen as the enemy. (infobarrel.com)
In a small percentage of patients, one of the complications of hyperthyroidism is thyroid optic neuropathy which occurs when pressure is placed on the optic nerve by the swelling caused by the disease. (infobarrel.com)
The newly approved drug teprotumumab can offer hope to adults with thyroid eye disease, a rare and potentially blinding condition. (upi.com)
It's the first treatment specifically approved for thyroid eye disease. (upi.com)
We hope that people with thyroid eye disease won't have to suffer as they have in the past. (upi.com)
Thyroid eye disease typically develops in people with an overactive thyroid gland caused by Graves' disease. (upi.com)
The disorder can cause redness, swelling and a gritty feeling in the eyes, the American Thyroid Association says. (upi.com)
Because thyroid eye disease is rare, the FDA gave this drug "orphan drug" status. (upi.com)
The drug's approval was based on results of two studies that included 170 people with active thyroid disease. (upi.com)
This study included more than 80 people with active thyroid disease who were randomly assigned to receive either teprotumumab or a placebo. (upi.com)
I believe this will be a revolution in treating thyroid eye disease," he said. (upi.com)
Until now, [doctors] could only wait until thyroid eye disease had taken its toll on their patients, and both patients and physicians were frustrated by the lack of treatment options during that waiting period," Reddy explained. (upi.com)
Now, for the first time, physicians will have the option of treating thyroid eye disease in its early phase and preventing many of the devastating eye changes from occurring in the first place," Reddy added. (upi.com)
Learn more about thyroid eye disease from the American Thyroid Association . (upi.com)

Other common eye disorders include amblyopia and strabismus. (cdc.gov)
eye movement disorders, and systemic disease of the eye. (google.com)
As part of the federal government's National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Eye Institute's mission is to "conduct and support research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to blinding eye diseases, visual disorders, mechanisms of visual function, preservation of sight, and the special health problems and requirements of the blind. (nih.gov)
Eye disorders can also result from watching TV for long hours, reading small print continuously, inappropriate head position while lying on the bed, heavy sneezing and even overindulgence in sex. (rxpgnews.com)

Elias I. Traboulsi, M.D,, is Head of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus and Director of the Center for Genetic Eye Diseases at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. (google.com)
A study published in the July 2007 issue of Archives of Ophthalmology found that current smokers are four times more likely to develop this eye problem than nonsmokers. (cnn.com)
Professor Andrew Dick, Head of the University's Division of Ophthalmology, reveals some of the exciting research that may result in new treatments for eye disease. (bris.ac.uk)
So above the waiting rooms at Bristol's Eye Hospital, a purpose-built modern speciality hospital, sit the laboratories of one of the leading eye research centres in the country - Bristol University's Division of Ophthalmology . (bris.ac.uk)
The Bristol Eye Bank, part of the University's Division of Ophthalmology but funded by the Department of Health, issued its first corneas in March 1986 and is now the country's largest eye bank. (bris.ac.uk)
Professor Simon Harding, from the University's Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease and Chair of Clinical Ophthalmology at St Paul's Eye Unit, said: "By basing the timing of the eye screening on a number of different variables, such as the amount of retinopathy, the level of control of blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol, we can tailor diagnosis and treatment to the individual rather than a 'one size fits all' approach. (eurekalert.org)
This treatment has the potential to alter the course of the disease, potentially sparing patients from needing multiple invasive surgeries by providing an alternative, non surgical treatment option," said Wiley Chambers, M.D., deputy director of the Division of Transplant and Ophthalmology Products in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. (fda.gov)
A 2016 study published in the journal Clinical Ophthalmology set out to investigate the link between dry eye disease and sleep. (healthcentral.com)

Can an Eye Exam Detect Alzheimer's Disease? (aarp.org)
Additionally, individuals who have a VSP vision plan are three times more likely to get an annual eye exam than a routine, preventive physical, making it a critical component of overall health and wellness. (prnewswire.com)
The study also concluded that eyecare benefits saved VSP's 38,000 clients - for profits, not-for-profits and government organizations - $4.5 billion through the early detection of chronic diseases via an eye exam. (prnewswire.com)
For every $1 invested in VSP exam services - which include comprehensive, annual eye exams - during an employee's first year with the benefit, employers average a two-year total return of $1.27 in long-term healthcare savings. (prnewswire.com)
It wasn't until a routine back-to-school eye exam at their local Walmart in Nebraska that the Guenthers got a better answer. (yahoo.com)
Arthritis is just one of at least five diseases that can first be picked up during an eye exam, which can be a window into systemic illness. (go.com)
Spondyloarthritis -- the name for a family of inflammatory rheumatic diseases that includes AS -- is just one of many systemic diseases that can first be picked up during an eye exam. (go.com)
Even sickle cell anemia, common in African Americans, is visible during an eye exam. (go.com)
The earliest changes can only be found by an eye specialist doing a complete exam. (healthgrades.com)
A comprehensive eye exam can take an hour or more, depending on the doctor and the number and complexity of tests required to fully evaluate vision and the health of the patient s eyes. (medindia.net)
Getting a comprehensive dilated eye exam and/or obtaining retinal photographs that are examined by an eye doctor, at least once a year, or more often as recommended by the eye doctor. (preventblindness.org)
Unlike a regular eye exam you get for new glasses or contact lenses, a comprehensive dilated eye exam allows your eye care professional to get a more in-depth look at the health of your eyes. (preventblindness.org)
They will also have an eye exam. (clinicaltrials.gov)
However, it can be detected early through a dilated eye exam. (medicalnewstoday.com)
If you are 40 or older and have not had a recent eye disease screening, schedule a comprehensive eye exam with an ophthalmologist in an effort to keep your eyes healthy and to preserve your vision. (pasadenastarnews.com)
Below are three health issues that can be detected by an eye exam. (ithaca.edu)
With artificial intelligence (AI), researchers have moved toward diagnosing Parkinson's disease with, essentially, an eye exam. (forbes.com)
Many eye diseases often have no warning signs and the only way to detect them early is through a complete eye exam. (asiaone.com)

Cataracts cannot be prevented, but the underlying inner eye disease should be treated. (1800petmeds.com)
Fluorescent lighting may increase UV-related eye diseases by up to 12% and, according to our calculations, may cause an additional 3000 cases of cataracts and 7500 cases of pterygia annually in Australia. (junkscience.com)

Most of the treatments for a lot of eye diseases are medications and surgeries and injections that are more costly,' Chung told MyHealthNewsDaily. (livescience.com)
There are many treatments, including vision therapy to make your eyes stronger. (webmd.com)
This, in turn, may lead to better treatments or a cure for the tear film disease known as 'dry eye. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Braun believes their results 'may aid in the development of better treatments for dry eye, and also add valuable context and understanding for current imaging techniques used to observe tear film dynamics. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Lucentis treatments involve monthly injections directly into the eye. (lensshopper.com)
It is therefore critical that we develop new and improved treatments for this disease, which is growing like an epidemic," Ambati said. (reuters.com)
Though the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is more tightly regulating U.S. clinics that tout stem-cell trials and treatments for inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and a host of other conditions, many significant loopholes and enforcement limitations remain. (blindness.org)
Currently available treatments block a molecule called VEGF that contributes to both leaking vessels and the growth of new blood vessels in the eye. (news-medical.net)
One day we hope there's going to be better treatments available, and this will definitely provide a frontline screening tool to detect it in the early stages, before cognitive decline, and hopefully change the course of Alzheimer's disease," he said. (medscape.com)
Many of these diseases can be completely cured through simple treatments we offer, Namboothiri told IANS at his office, which is part of the family's ancestral home. (rxpgnews.com)

Second, clinical studies suggest that AMD and Alzheimer's disease share similar vascular risk factors, such as hypertension [high blood pressure] and cigarette smoking," the authors write. (psychcentral.com)
Both AMD and Alzheimer's disease have been linked to an increased risk of stroke. (psychcentral.com)
However, there was no association between AMD and scores on a second cognitive test, dementia or Alzheimer's disease. (psychcentral.com)
The findings were originally published in PLoS One , Journal of Alzheimer's Disease , and Human Molecular Genetics . (eurekalert.org)
MINNEAPOLIS, July 12 (UPI) -- A simple eye test may help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease years before its effects can be seen in patients, and could make it possible to test drugs for treating or preventing the disease's development. (upi.com)
Using currently available detection methods, you have to wait until the plaque is formed to identify Alzheimer's disease," Vince said in a press release . (upi.com)
This technology is a noninvasive way to identify Alzheimer's disease before plaque is formed. (upi.com)
COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Two novel, noninvasive, and relatively simple eye tests show promise as potential screening tools for early Alzheimer's disease (AD). (medscape.com)
Every single person who tested positive with high levels of plaque in the brain tested positive to the retinal test as well, so we had 100% sensitivity and no false negatives, which is a crucial component on a screen for Alzheimer's disease because we don't want to leave anyone behind when it comes to the early signs," lead investigator Sean Frost said at a press briefing here. (medscape.com)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (cdc.gov)

This pressure is dangerous because it can damage the optic nerve of the eye. (lensshopper.com)
increase in fluid pressure inside the eye that leads to optic nerve damage and loss of vision. (smartdraw.com)
If the pressure inside your eye sockets increases, it can squash (compress) the optic nerve, which can cause blurring or dimming of your vision. (rnib.org.uk)

The new edition remains grounded in a sound clinical approach to the patient with a genetic disease that affects the eye. (google.com)
Each chapter emphasizes the clinical aspects of disease, tying them to the underlying molecular mechanisms and outlining current therapy. (google.com)
The Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) was a clinical trial sponsored by the National Eye Institute, one of the National Institutes of Health in the United States. (wikipedia.org)
Although more clinical studies need to be done, it appears possible that similar to mice, patients would have improved insulin sensitivity with omega-3 fatty acids, with no increased risk of heart disease,' Smith told MyHealthNewsDaily. (livescience.com)
Albietz J (2000) Prevalence of dry eye subtypes in clinical optometry practice. (springer.com)
Promising gene therapies for inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) - many of which have moved into clinical trials - use viral delivery systems (aka vectors) to get copies of the therapeutic gene to the retinal cells that need them. (blindness.org)
Since eye and vision research can be conducted noninvasively, advancement of trials from the preclinical to the clinical phase could be relatively fast. (eurekalert.org)
Development of this product was also in part supported by the FDA Orphan Products Grants Program , which provides grants for clinical studies on safety and efficacy of products for use in rare diseases or conditions. (fda.gov)
She is deputy director of the division of epidemiology and clinical applications at the U.S. National Eye Institute. (medicinenet.com)
The early results of this clinical trial add to the expanding body of experience on the safety of AAV vectors in the eye," says Bainbridge. (newscientist.com)
The National Eye Institute (NEI) and its National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) are working in collaboration with the NEI-funded Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network (DRCR.net). (preventblindness.org)
Learn clinical assessment including history and cut light assessment to search for indications of Dry Eyes. (selfgrowth.com)
Learn about clinical tests to analyse Dry Eyes. (selfgrowth.com)

If over-the-counter eye drops and rest don't clear it up, see your doctor. (webmd.com)
While drops can provide some temporary relief, dry eye conditions can damage the cornea and, over time, result in reduced visual function. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Saline solutions and eye drops trap moisture but do not replenish moisture that is already lost. (prweb.com)
It is possible that eye drops can control eye pressure and prevent long-lasting damage. (lensshopper.com)
Hello my name is Ali and I tried eye color changing drops from a company called 'lighteyez', The company is in the UK, they have average. (medhelp.org)
He uses drops to help patients with Stargardt's disease. (medhelp.org)
We put drops of riboflavin, a B vitamin on the eye, and activate it with a UV light. (yahoo.com)
You may have dry eye which can usually be managed well with lubricating eye drops. (rnib.org.uk)
Use of corticosteroid eye drops is associated with a number of side effects. (medindia.net)
The autologous serum eye drops can offer both lubricant and nutrient properties , and can be produced without the use of any preservatives . (medindia.net)
Serum eye drops are generally well tolerated with little or no side effects. (medindia.net)
The use of serum tears carries the risk of transmission of infectious diseases from the donor to other people involved in the production and application of the eye drops. (medindia.net)
Clean them with prescribed eye drops, natural ones if possible. (botanical-online.com)
Eye allergies are treated with different types of eye drops such as lubricants, antihistamines, NSAIDs and corticosteroids. (medindia.net)
Eye drops are used to reduce allergies, eye infection and help healing. (medindia.net)
He or she will put drops in your eyes to dilate, or widen, the pupil and then examine your eyes to look for common vision problems and damage from eye diseases, many of which have no early warning signs. (preventblindness.org)
In the first method, the eye is anaesthetised with eye drops. (asiaone.com)
However, some people and children do not like having eye drops and are unable to cooperate with any test that involves something touching the eye. (asiaone.com)

This is the name for a group of diseases that cause inflammation of the uvea. (webmd.com)
Most diseases that cause catastrophic loss of vision do so as a result of abnormal angiogenesis and wound healing, often in response to tissue ischemia or inflammation. (jci.org)
If homeostasis is disturbed by infection, inflammation, or metabolic disease, visual function becomes impaired. (jci.org)
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is an inflammation or infection of the clear membrane that covers the outer layer of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids. (1800petmeds.com)
Please give me some advice on how to improve my eyes' redness, inflammation situation (herbs? (healingwell.com)
The inflammation can affect the eye muscles making them too short. (infobarrel.com)
In people with the condition, inflammation in the back of the eye causes the eyes to bulge. (upi.com)

As fish-eye disease progresses, the corneal cloudiness worsens and can lead to severely impaired vision. (medlineplus.gov)
On the off chance that atopic keratoconjunctivitis is left untreated complexities can happen, for example, corneal scarring and disease, this is the reason it is critical to look for consideration from an eye specialist on the off chance that you believe you experience the ill effects of this kind of sensitivity. (selfgrowth.com)
Whenever left untreated this eye hypersensitivity may hinder vision and in extremely serious conditions can cause corneal ulcers prompting scarring. (selfgrowth.com)
If the eye becomes cloudy and loses its transparency, this usually indicates a corneal problem or an inner eye disorder. (1800petmeds.com)
One of the more common eye diseases in cats is corneal ulceration, defined as a scratch or break in the cornea. (1800petmeds.com)
The discovery could lead to the development early diagnostic tests for the disease-which is caused by abnormal forms of normally harmless prion proteins-but also suggests that the disease might be transmitted through procedures such as corneal grafts. (genengnews.com)
Almost half of sCJD patients develop visual disturbances, and we know that the disease can be unknowingly transmitted through corneal graft transplantation," explained Christina J. Sigurdson, DVM, Ph.D., professor of pathology at the University of California (UC) San Diego and UC Davis. (genengnews.com)
Dry eye Disease(DED) is an incessant state of the corneal surface set apart by tenacious side effects of aggravation or consuming that can make incendiary harm the cornea and conjunctiva if untreated. (selfgrowth.com)

Dry AMD generally affects both eyes. (cdc.gov)
Diabetic retinopathy usually affects both eyes. (cdc.gov)
Dry eye disease affects more women than men, and women are more likely to have severe dry eye disease. (springer.com)
I'm 40 have an immune disorder that affects my eyes and that I'm also on chemotherapy for after trying many other meds to cure it. (dailystrength.org)

A ) The anterior segment of the eye, consisting primarily of the cornea and iris, is separated from the posterior segment by the lens. (jci.org)
This kind of unfavorably susceptible eye disease is a type of eye hypersensitivity that is serious and includes the inward lower cover lining however can likewise incorporate the cornea. (selfgrowth.com)
As the optometrist was checking his eyes, he noticed that the cornea did not look right," says Brian Guenther, Baylen's father. (yahoo.com)
After the physician examined Baylen, he quickly diagnosed him with keratoconus, a rare progressive eye disease in which the typically round cornea begins to thin and bulge like a cone. (yahoo.com)
Like many diseases, keratoconus has different stages as the thinning of the cornea can range from mild to severe. (yahoo.com)
It cross-links or strengthens the cornea to the point of slowing or halting the disease. (yahoo.com)
In the UK last year almost 2,300 people had their sight restored through a cornea transplant - two thirds of which were supplied by the Bristol Eye Hospital. (bris.ac.uk)

It causes the eye muscles, eyelids, tear glands and soft tissues in and around your eye socket to become inflamed. (rnib.org.uk)
The eye problems seen with TED include swelling, redness and discomfort of the eyelids and eye surface, increased tearing, thickening and pulling back of the eyelids, bulging of the eyes, and double vision. (mcw.edu)
Graves' disease can sometimes manifest as Graves' ophthalmopathy and may necessitate eye surgery and blepharoplasty (surgical modification of the eyelids). (infobarrel.com)
Should the eyelids open too widely, abnormal blinking occurs and natural lubrication of the eyes is affected. (infobarrel.com)

Dr. Daiger was one of nearly 300 retinal researchers who gathered September 19-24, 2016, for the world's largest conference focused exclusively on retinal degenerative diseases. (blindness.org)
But today, a Massachusetts biotech firm reported results from the largest, and longest, human test of a treatment based on embryonic stem cells, saying it appears safe and may have partly restored vision to patients going blind from degenerative diseases. (technologyreview.com)

With the national healthcare system focused on prevention and early detection, annual eye exams play a critical role in detecting signs of chronic diseases even at the beginning stages as eye doctors have the only unobstructed, non-invasive view of blood vessels,' said Susan Egbert , director of eye health management, VSP Vision Care, the nation's largest eyecare provider who commissioned the study. (prnewswire.com)
Stop smoking and get regular eye exams. (cnn.com)
But the clear takeaway message here is: If you smoke, quit and get regular eye exams. (cnn.com)
The eye doctor may recommend additional exams during pregnancy. (preventblindness.org)
Participants underwent eye exams to determine whether they had dry eye disease and completed questionnaires to evaluate symptom severity and sleep quality. (healthcentral.com)
Eye exams can lead to early detection of major health concerns. (ithaca.edu)
Regular eye exams can lead to early prevention, detection, or treatment of several health concerns. (ithaca.edu)
Elderly people above the age of 65 years are another group that should have eye exams as they are more prone to problems. (asiaone.com)

Researchers say the findings suggest eye color may also have important implications on melanoma risk because the two diseases are related genetically. (webmd.com)
In the study, published in Nature Genetics , researchers looked at the genes associated with vitiligo in 450 people with the skin disease and at a comparison group of nearly 3,200 Americans of non-Hispanic European ancestry. (webmd.com)
He says as researchers learn more about the genes associated with vitiligo, they may learn more about the genes involved in other autoimmune diseases as well as melanoma. (webmd.com)
Researchers from University of California - San Diego have demonstrated how applying artificial intelligence together with machine learning techniques can screen patients with blinding retinal diseases. (digitaljournal.com)
In total the researchers used an AI-based convolutional neural network to review more than 200,000 eye scans conducted, drawn from the optical coherence tomography images. (digitaljournal.com)
But medical researchers now believe the eyes may also offer vital clues to your risk of heart disease and stroke. (prweb.com)
The researchers discovered that a medicine, which safely treats some forms of leukaemia, also blocks the NRP1/ABL1 pathway in blood vessels and can therefore be used to curb their abnormal growth in the mouse eye. (ucl.ac.uk)
Researchers in the United States and in Scotland are even studying how simple eye tests can diagnose illness like heart disease. (go.com)
According to the researchers, half of them improved enough to read two to three extra lines on an eye chart. (technologyreview.com)
With $9.7 million in funding from the National Eye Institute, researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago will study the impact of chronic eye disease among Latinos. (news-medical.net)
for example, at least 14 disease-causing genes have been identified by researchers. (disabled-world.com)
In a mouse model of Alzheimer´s disease (AD), researchers observed abnormality in night vision associated retinal function. (eurekalert.org)
The stored samples will be made available to researchers along with information about the patient's disease, but without patient identifiers. (clinicaltrials.gov)
The researchers checked the study volunteers' eye health four years after treatment ended. (medicinenet.com)
The eye condition is the leading cause of vision loss among working-age Americans, the researchers said. (medicinenet.com)
Researchers want to collect cells from people with Best disease, L-ORD, and AMD, and compare their cells with those of healthy volunteers. (clinicaltrials.gov)
Comparing the differences in light reflection in mice with Alzheimer's and age-matched wild-type mice without the disease from the age of 3 months to 8 months, researchers found mice with the disease had reductions in the amount of light reflecting off their retinas. (upi.com)
The researchers, from the Universities of Leeds and Newcastle, found that mistakes in 'proofreading' the genetic code of retinal cells cause mutations which lead to the disease. (leeds.ac.uk)
Since dry eye disease is often associated with the use of computer screens , researchers conducted a survey of 672 middle-aged office workers who used computer screens at work. (healthcentral.com)
Researchers found that 45 percent of individuals with dry eye disease reported poor sleep quality compared to 34 percent of those without dry eye disease. (healthcentral.com)

The chronic disease has two forms: "dry" and "wet. (reuters.com)
Autologous serum tears have been used for the treatment of chronic dry eye syndrome for many years. (medindia.net)
Here's a list of ten celebrities who have dealt with chronic eye diseases and conditions. (aao.org)
Popularly known for her role on the Emmy-award winning television series That '70's Show and many box office hits, actress Mila Kunis revealed to Cosmopolitan in 2011 that she was blind in one eye for many years due to chronic iritis . (aao.org)
Best known for the hit comedy show Roseanne , Roseanne Barr recently announced that she has not one, but two chronic eye diseases . (aao.org)

Strabismus is the medical term for misalignment of the eyes two eyes that are not straight. (cnib.ca)
If your eyes aren't lined up with each other when you look at something, you could have strabismus. (webmd.com)

Ophthalmologists, geneticists, pediatricians and internists who care for patients with inherited eye diseases will find this book a valuable addition to their personal library and a handy reference and atlas. (google.com)
This study will collect blood and DNA samples from patients with inherited eye diseases to be used in research to identify genetic factors responsible for these conditions. (clinicaltrials.gov)

Dry eye disease occurs when the eye's tear film (or lens) dries out. (prweb.com)
The disease occurs in around 1 out of every 4,000 people in the United States of America. (disabled-world.com)
Dry eye disease occurs when tears do not adequately moisturize the eyes. (healthcentral.com)
Once stabilisation occurs, eyelid surgery will improve the appearance of the eyes. (infobarrel.com)
The disease occurs in "dry" and "wet" forms. (digitaljournal.com)

Artificial intelligence (AI) has huge potential to revolutionize disease diagnosis and management by doing analyses and classifications involving immense amounts of data that are difficult for human experts -- and doing them rapidly. (digitaljournal.com)
The incidence of the disease is fairly low as well, with 1 in 2,000, getting a diagnosis. (yahoo.com)
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a rapid in-office test for diagnosis of dry eye disease called InflammaDry , the developer, Rapid Pathogen Screening Inc (RPS), of Sarasota, Florida, has announced. (medscape.com)
InflammaDry will help clinicians confirm the diagnosis of dry eye before the patient leaves their office, resulting in more timely and appropriate management of their disease," Robert Sambursky, MD, chief executive officer, president, and chairman of RPS, said in a news release. (medscape.com)
Development of efficient, safe and economic screening tools for CNS diseases is imperative, since the diagnosis of these diseases is often obtained only in the advanced disease state when as such satisfactory remedies are poorly effective. (eurekalert.org)
Molecular genetics has the potential to revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of inherited eye diseases. (clinicaltrials.gov)
Notably, a Priority Review designation is granted to drugs which have the potential to provide significant improvements in the safety and effectiveness of the treatment, prevention or diagnosis of a serious disease. (yahoo.com)
A specialist eye check-up or comprehensive eye examination is aimed at arriving at a diagnosis for someone who is seeking medical help for a problem with his eye or vision, said Dr Nah. (asiaone.com)

In mild cases, the course of treatment is often just glasses or contacts, but as the disease progresses to moderate or advanced, there are other recommended courses of treatment. (yahoo.com)
sCJD is often challenging to diagnose, the authors write, but visual disturbances are a common early symptom in about 10-20% of cases, and as the disease progresses more than 40% of cases develop eye problems. (genengnews.com)
As Parkinson's progresses, the blood vessels in the eye shrink, making these vessels a reasonable target for a marker of disease. (forbes.com)

The University of Liverpool in partnership with the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust has been leading research into eye screening for the disease since 1991, which includes retinal photographs being taken once a year to show the early stages of retinopathy. (eurekalert.org)
10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the neovascular disease is diabetic retinopathy. (google.ca)
Through early detection of diabetic retinopathy and other eye diseases, several treatment options can be offered to a patient. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Recent data from the Singapore Epidemiology of Eye Diseases showed that over half of the diabetic population were unaware they had diabetic retinopathy, despite having visual impairment, she said. (asiaone.com)

These diseases can destroy eye tissue, and even cause eye loss. (webmd.com)
Disruption of the highly ordered tissue architecture in the eye caused by vascular leakage, hemorrhage, and concomitant fibrosis can lead to mechanical disruption of the visual axis and/or biological malfunctioning. (jci.org)
in the eye this can have disastrous consequences for vision - mechanically disrupting the visual axis or sufficiently disturbing the tissue microenvironment such that proper cellular functioning is no longer possible. (jci.org)
Skilled in doing surgery on the delicate tissue that surrounds the eye. (ohsu.edu)
They are still the only Trade Secret tissue culture grade water products to treat over-evaporation and dry eye disease on the planet," said Kleyne. (prweb.com)
We won't rest," said Kleyne, "until every dry eye on the planet is regularly supplemented with tissue culture grade water. (prweb.com)
It involves the activation of a molecule called neuropilin 1 (NRP1) by connective tissue components in the eye. (ucl.ac.uk)
Each washcloth, paper tissue or disposable wipe must only be used to clean one eye in order not to infect the other. (botanical-online.com)
The National Ophthalmic Genotyping Network (eyeGENE ) is creating a national tissue repository to further advance genetic research on inherited eye disease, while at the same time providing clinically-useful information back to patients and physicians who request it. (clinicaltrials.gov)

Graves' disease is considered a disease of the auto-immune system whereby the body sees one of its parts to be foreign and sets out to destroy it. (infobarrel.com)
This groups is for anyone who has Graves' Eye Disease and would like to share their experience, challenges and successes. (empowher.com)

Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease in which a person's immune system attacks normal pigment cells, causing irregular white patches of skin and hair . (webmd.com)
Currently, doctors estimate a person's statistical chance of developing heart disease by looking at individual factors such as whether they smoke, their family history, weight, blood cholesterol and blood pressure. (prweb.com)
Jaundice often is more prominent in the whites of the eyes, depending on a person's skin tone, and the color can tip off a doctor to liver disease. (go.com)
But yellowed eyes can also appear "for no reason at all," especially if a person's eyes are blood shot and before the blood clears, the whites turn a kind of "dirty yellow," according to Chuck. (go.com)
In families with X-linked retinitis pigmentosa, a person's mother carries the mutated gene and her sons have a 50% chance of being affected by the disease. (disabled-world.com)
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP),' refers to a group of inherited diseases that cause retinal degeneration in a person's eyes. (disabled-world.com)
Instead of being considered a single disease, retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is perceived as a group of diseases that affect how light-sensitive cells in the back of a person's eye function. (disabled-world.com)

Your eye doctor can diagnose it with a simple test. (webmd.com)
New studies demonstrate how artificial intelligence, in the medical context, can quickly and accurately diagnose a range of eye diseases and other medical conditions like pneumonia. (digitaljournal.com)
Do not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting a qualified healthcare professional. (hon.ch)
New research on a fatal brain infection related to mad cow disease could lead to safe ways to diagnose the infection through the eyes. (aao.org)
Goal of the course: To have the option to Diagnose and Treat Dry Eye Disease. (selfgrowth.com)

I have eye floaters in both eyes for 8 years. (medhelp.org)
2 years later I got a burst of floaters in both eyes that are more cobweb like and so large I can't ignore them. (medhelp.org)

If aspirin negated the effects of omega-3 fatty acids, patients would have to choose eye health over their heart health, Chung said. (livescience.com)
VSP Vision Care is the only vision plan to facilitate nationwide, HIPAA-compliant data collection and exchange through the VSP Eye Health Management Program® resulting in these cost savings and health benefits. (prnewswire.com)
Whether your vision isn't what it used to be, or never was that great, there are things you can do to get your eye health back on track. (webmd.com)
Sufferers of dry eye disease need to supplement their eyes with a product that will vanquish dryness and restore itching, tired and blurry eyes to health. (prweb.com)
Dry eye disease is a large worldwide public health issue. (springer.com)
The eyes are the window not only to the soul, but also to the health of the body. (wsj.com)
But some local health authorities in the south of England are using low doses of Roche's cancer drug Avastin as a cheaper alternative, even though this product is not licensed for eye use. (reuters.com)
We know that smoking, too much alcohol, inactivity and poor nutrition are bad for our health but seeing the evidence not with, but in, your own eyes could be the wake-up call that triggers change,' Dr Bennett said. (prweb.com)
Source: National Eye Institute, U.S. National Institute of Health. (smartdraw.com)
A survey conducted by The Harris Poll has uncovered key gaps in American's knowledge of eye health, and what they don't know is putting them at risk of vision loss. (news-medical.net)
From a corner office high atop CHI Health Immanuel, a longtime Creighton University researcher is plotting another step along a road he hopes will eventually free diabetic women from osteoporosis, one of many diseases that strike diabetics more forcefully than the general population. (news-medical.net)
Though many eye health problems may be minor and will clear up with self-treatment, some may be serious and demand urgent medical attention. (health24.com)
There are a number of techniques or remedies that can help improve the health of your eyes and prevent eye diseases. (botanical-online.com)
Its use without medical supervision can be damaging to eye health. (botanical-online.com)
If the health status of the brain could be indirectly assessed through the eyes, diagnostic screening of brain diseases could become more efficient. (eurekalert.org)
Well-controlled [blood sugar ] has a positive, measurable and lasting effect on eye health," she said in an institute news release. (medicinenet.com)
Food not only sustains us but the kind and quality of food determines the state of your health, which includes your eyes. (medindia.net)
The studies, carried out by UC San Diego and UC San Francisco scientists in collaboration with a team a the National Institutes of Health (NIH), are reported in mBio , in a paper titled, " Prion seeds distribute throughout the eyes of sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease patients . (genengnews.com)
Our findings support the World Health Organization classification of eye components as having high prion infectivity and have implications for patient safety," they noted. (genengnews.com)
Your eyes serve as windows to the world, but they can also provide a glimpse into the overall health of your body. (ithaca.edu)
It will also improve the health of the eyes, allowing proper lubrication and protection of the eye. (infobarrel.com)
This is a partial list of publishes a classification of known diseases and injuries, the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, or ICD-10. (wikipedia.org)
World Health Organization ICD-10 codes: Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59). (wikipedia.org)
International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. (wikipedia.org)

Fish-eye disease is caused by mutations in the LCAT gene. (medlineplus.gov)
LCAT gene mutations that cause fish-eye disease impair alpha-LCAT activity, reducing the enzyme's ability to attach cholesterol to HDL. (medlineplus.gov)
Winder AF, Owen JS, Pritchard PH, Lloyd-Jones D, Vallance DT, White P, Wray R. A first British case of fish-eye disease presenting at age 75 years: a double heterozygote for defined and new mutations affecting LCAT structure and expression. (medlineplus.gov)
The animals were engineered to have mutations in proteins in their eyes that are affected by VEGF. (news-medical.net)

Refractive errors are the most frequent eye problems in the United States. (cdc.gov)
But a new study suggests the eyes may also offer a sneak peek at the risk of serious skin problems down the road. (webmd.com)
Each chapter contains a brief introduction and an outline of the anatomy of the eye and orbit, and utilises an "answering problems" format. (springer.com)
How Much Do You Know About Common Eye Problems? (aarp.org)
Sight loss can be caused by eye problems present from birth, conditions that appear later in life, infections, or environmental factors. (cnib.ca)
Most people have eye problems at one time or another. (webmd.com)
Lifelong vision problems can be avoided if a lazy eye is detected and treated during early childhood. (webmd.com)
Doctors at OHSU Casey Eye Institute's Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery clinic have the specialized skills, training and expertise to manage and treat problems with your eye socket with medicine and surgery. (ohsu.edu)
Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone else has problems with blurry floaters, blurry halos around lights and eye twitching. (medhelp.org)
I have been getting lots of these eye problems after I started the doxy 3 weeks ago. (medhelp.org)
I was dx-ed with dry eye syndrome a couple of years before my neuro problems started. (medhelp.org)
My eye problems include phosphenses (flashing lights when I move my eyes), eye pain (also worse upon movement), floaters, mild double vision, 'trails,' and I also get migraine auras. (medhelp.org)
I haven't had my eyes twitch since going off and my 'after image' problems have really improved a lot. (medhelp.org)
I don't know for sure but I would suggest doxy as one possibility besides lyme disease as playing a role in bringing some of these problems on. (medhelp.org)
But new technology could help, reducing the cost and increasing the availability of screening for the eye problems that impair the vision of thousands of patients each year. (wired.com)
That's the best way to prevent or delay eye problems. (healthgrades.com)
With age come vision changes and the increasing risk of developing more serious eye problems and eye diseases. (health24.com)
Although some eye problems cannot be prevented, new surgical techniques or medications can slow or even halt the progression. (health24.com)
Could anybody share experiences what helped with eye-problems the most? (healingwell.com)
DeepMind also noted that its tech could work with other kinds of eye scanners, so as to help greater numbers of people with a wider range of eye problems. (thenextweb.com)
People can experience movement problems earlier in disease that worsen over time, and may develop dementia in the advanced stages of disease. (forbes.com)
SINGAPORE - It is Healthy Vision Month, a good time to go for an eye check-up if you have any complaints about your vision or any eye problems. (asiaone.com)
If they notice problems with their vision or any other eye problems, they should seek medical advice and go for an eye check-up," said Dr Tan. (asiaone.com)
As far as eye problems caused by Bartonella: many of them. (healingwell.com)
Koothattukulam -, May 12 - The world's first ayurvedic ophthalmic hospital here says that more and more people are turning to the ancient Indian system of medicine to resolve eye problems. (rxpgnews.com)
We even treat and cure eye problems not normally curable by other medical sciences, Namboothiri says. (rxpgnews.com)

Medical science has discovered that the eye condition is associated with at least 32 different genes which control traits that are passed on in a variety of different ways. (disabled-world.com)
In recent years, nearly 500 genes that contribute to inherited eye diseases have been identified. (clinicaltrials.gov)
The first people to be treated with a gene therapy had ADA-SCID, also called "bubble boy disease", and some later got leukaemia , probably because the virus carrying the new genes also switched on cancer genes . (newscientist.com)

When the tear film functions properly, a thin liquid film coats the eye surface during a blink by the upper eyelid, creating a smooth optical surface for vision and allowing us to see clearly. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Outwardly the eye territory might be swollen and red and there are hard knocks underneath the upper eyelid. (selfgrowth.com)
This kind of eye sensitivity is connected to wearing contact focal points and is an extreme type of the contact hypersensitivity portrayed above where papules (liquid sacs) create on the covering of the upper internal eyelid and show up as hard knocks. (selfgrowth.com)
Cats also have an extra eyelid at the inner corner of their eyes known as the third eyelid, or nictitating membrane. (1800petmeds.com)
Your eye itself might be fine, but styes are on your eyelid. (healingwell.com)
Eyelid surgery is not usually carried out until the disease has stabilised. (infobarrel.com)
Should all three surgical procedures be recommended, orbital decompression is carried out first followed by eye muscle surgery and finally eyelid surgery. (infobarrel.com)
H02.6) Xanthelasma of eyelid (H03.0*) Parasitic infestation of eyelid in diseases classified elsewhere Dermatitis of eyelid due to Demodex species ( B88.0+ ) Parasitic infestation of eyelid in: leishmaniasis ( B55. (wikipedia.org)
loiasis ( B74.3+ ) onchocerciasis ( B73+ ) phthiriasis ( B85.3+ ) (H03.1*) Involvement of eyelid in other infectious diseases classified elsewhere Involvement of eyelid in: herpesviral (herpes simplex) infection ( B00.5+ ) leprosy ( A30. (wikipedia.org)

Get the inside scoop on this year's top research advances and what's next in retinal disease science by watching VISIONS 2018 LIVE! (blindness.org)
it has also been used to restore vision in people with the retinal disease Leber's congenital amaurosis , for example. (newscientist.com)

Web-connected cameras may help doctors detect a common eye disease. (technologyreview.com)
The company says it's now ready to show off its work, as it says its system can detect more than 50 different diseases as accurately as experienced doctors. (thenextweb.com)

The National Eye Institute states that proper refractive correction could improve vision among 150 million Americans. (cdc.gov)
Over time, as less of the macula functions, central vision is gradually lost in the affected eye. (cdc.gov)
The management of the patient with low vision from an inherited eye disease is also covered. (google.com)
Amblyopia ('lazy eye') happens when the vision in one eye doesn't develop properly in early childhood. (cnib.ca)
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) refers to a group of diseases which tend to run in families and cause slow, but progressive loss of vision. (cnib.ca)
Vision is weaker in that eye, and it tends to move "lazily" around while the other eye stays put. (webmd.com)
Sometimes you can go to vision therapy with an eye doctor to help strengthen the weak eye muscles. (webmd.com)
Miljanovic B, Dana R, Sullivan DA, Schaumberg DA (2007) Impact of dry eye syndrome on vision-related quality of life. (springer.com)
No, people with inherited retinal diseases don't have to adopt new names or personas, or go into witness protection programs, to save their vision. (blindness.org)
This treatment involves a jab into the eye to deliver the drug and works very well for most patients, but some patients have side effects due to the jab and others stop responding to the treatment after initial success and their vision deteriorates again. (ucl.ac.uk)
A small area of central vision in both eyes usually persists for years. (medicinenet.com)
Some eye specialists said it's too soon to say whether the vision improvements were real. (technologyreview.com)
When someone gets a treatment, they try really hard to read the eye chart," says Stephen Tsang , a doctor at Columbia University who sees patients losing their vision to both diseases. (technologyreview.com)
If the muscles that move the eyeball become swollen, this can mean your eyes are unable to move together and equally as they should, causing double vision (diplopia). (rnib.org.uk)
Most commonly, during the active stage, treatment involves treating dry eyes or double vision. (rnib.org.uk)
Vision experts warn that colourful or unusual-looking contact lenses could harm your eyes. (health24.com)
These methods were used to test different attributes of vision in three distinct genetically engineered mouse models of human CNS diseases. (eurekalert.org)
Day and color vision associated retinal dysfunction was found in a mouse model of Huntington´s disease (HD), while the mouse was presymptomatic. (eurekalert.org)
These diseases cause leaky blood vessels to grow in the eyes, leading to harmful swelling and progressive vision loss. (news-medical.net)
Visual impairment is defined as 20/40 vision, or worse, in the better eye even with eyeglasses. (aao.org)
With early detection, timely treatment, and appropriate follow-up care, the risk of severe vision loss from diabetic disease can be reduced by as much as 95 percent. (preventblindness.org)
Although her vision has limited her in some capacity, Dench has not allowed the disease to slow her down and continues to appear in films. (aao.org)
As a member of the Grammy Award-winning group The Black Eyed Peas, Apl.de.ap underwent surgery to correct his long-time vision impairment known as nystagmus . (aao.org)
At the 0.3-mg dose, data from two trials involving a total of 759 patients indicated that 34% to 45% of those receiving the drug gained at least three lines of vision on a standard eye chart, compared with 12% to 18% of untreated control patients, the FDA said. (medpagetoday.com)
Age 40 is the time when early signs of eye disease and changes in vision may start to occur. (pasadenastarnews.com)
It is also done for patients undergoing vision correction such as Lasik, as the eye specialist will examine the eye to look for any previously unrecorded condition which may complicate the surgery, added Dr Nah. (asiaone.com)
That would generally involve only simple tests such as a vision assessment and an examination using a magnifying instrument called the slit lamp, which uses bright light to illuminate eye structures. (asiaone.com)
If the eye muscles cannot perform or synchronise effectively, double vision may result. (infobarrel.com)
It can also cause dry eyes or excessive tearing, double vision and sensitivity to light. (upi.com)

Lazy eye , or amblyopia, happens when one eye doesn't develop properly. (webmd.com)
Schweinitz one of the earliest explorations and investigations on amblyopia, including the experimentation done on the disease. (liveauctioneers.com)
Amblyopia appears to occur in some cases of eye infection. (health.gov.au)

Early detection of eye ailments helps in faster and better recovery, Namboothiri said. (rxpgnews.com)

Inherited retinal conditions such as Stargardt disease and retinitis pigmentosa (RP) run in families. (blindness.org)
Retinitis pigmentosa is a bilateral inherited condition that involves both eyes. (medicinenet.com)
Retinitis pigmentosa is an inherited condition which involves both eyes. (medicinenet.com)
What this means is that even if your father or mother do not have retinitis pigmentosa, you might still have the eye disease if at least one of your parents carries an altered gene that is associated with the trait. (disabled-world.com)
This new understanding of the disease process, published today in Nature Communications , is leading to the development of a gene therapy for retinitis pigmentosa. (leeds.ac.uk)

He is Past President of The International Society for Genetic Eye Diseases andRetinoblastoma and its current executive vice-president. (google.com)

The study requires one visit to the National Eye Institute. (clinicaltrials.gov)

Our poor understanding of basic mechanisms of disease in the eye has meant that treatment of many of these conditions is often inadequate. (springer.com)
Congenital eye conditions are present at birth and can affect your eyes or sight. (cnib.ca)
Learn more about congenital eye conditions. (cnib.ca)
Many people may have serious concerns when dealing with potential eye conditions. (lensshopper.com)
First, both conditions involve similar changes in the brain and eye, including the buildup of protein fragments known as beta-amyloid. (psychcentral.com)
Persistent epithelial defects are superficial eye conditions that do not heal within the expected period. (medindia.net)
Additionally, Tepezza received Orphan Drug designation , which provides incentives to assist and encourage the development of drugs for rare diseases or conditions. (fda.gov)
Certain eye conditions that could complicate the study results are not allowed. (mcw.edu)
At UNC Eye, we treat all eye conditions, blending world class care with a hometown touch. (unc.edu)
Below you will find links to additional information about some of the most prevalent issues and conditions related to the eyes. (unc.edu)

They can occur in one or both eyes. (healthgrades.com)
It can also occur in response to foreign bodies or irritants that lodge in the eye. (1800petmeds.com)
Changes in pupil size to constricted or dilated also may occur with deeper eye diseases. (1800petmeds.com)
This may occur secondary to trauma, infections, and less commonly as a result of an inner eye disease. (1800petmeds.com)

As a result, gene-based therapies are being pursued to treat eye genetic diseases that were once considered untreatable. (clinicaltrials.gov)

There is a disease in humans called 'uveitis' (pronounced UV-itis), which is an autoimmune disease similar to arthritis or multiple sclerosis. (bris.ac.uk)
TED is a rare, autoimmune disease in which the insulin-like growth factor receptor (IGF-1R) is overexpressed on eye tissues. (yahoo.com)

You should have regular eye examinations to have your eye pressure measured. (lensshopper.com)
If these early findings bear out, Frost said, this technology could be used as an initial screen for AD that could potentially be part of regular eye examinations. (medscape.com)
But are they as familiar with regular eye examinations? (medicalnewstoday.com)

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Failing firefighters: a survey of causes of death and ill-health retirement in serving firefighters in Strathclyde, Scotland from 1985-94. (1/1584)

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Histologic analysis of photochemical lesions produced in rhesus retina by short-wave-length light. (3/1584)

Disrupted retinal development in the embryonic belly spot and tail mutant mouse. (4/1584)

Vitrectomy in 125 eyes with diabetic vitreous haemorrhage. (5/1584)

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