New studies in rats suggest the drug reserpine, approved in 1955 for high blood pressure, might treat the blinding disease retinitis pigmentosa. No therapy exists for this rare inherited disease, ...

For the first time, the smallest control system of vision in mammals has been mapped—a discovery that opens entirely new insights into how our vision works and how it can be affected by disease.

Anemia is a common condition in premature infants, particularly those at risk for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).

A multi-institutional study led by Moffitt Cancer Center found that percutaneous hepatic perfusion using a melphalan hepatic delivery system may help patients with a rare eye cancer that has spread to ...

To combat these issues, Kannedy suggests following the 20-20-20 rule: "Every 20 minutes that you are focusing on a screen, ...

Iris tattooing and implants can give you a whole new look, but experts urge caution due to complication risks.

Gene therapy is an area of intensive research and development in the retina space, with promising prospects and significant challenges. The benefits and pitfalls of gene therapy were discussed by two ...