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Researchers discover stem cells in optic nerve that preserve visio
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Baltimore (Maryland) [USA], July 31 (ANI): Researchers have for the first-time identified stem cells in the region of the optic nerve, which transmits signals from the eye to the brain. The finding presents a new theory on why the most common form of glaucoma may develop and provides potenti
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Study stresses on regular eye check-up for glaucoma patients
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Bradford [UK], July 19 (ANI): As per a recent study, people with early-stage glaucoma see the contrast of visible objects in a very similar way to people without the condition.
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Glaucoma study findings emphasise need for regular eye checks
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Bradford [UK], July 17 (ANI): People with early-stage glaucoma see the contrast of visible objects in a very similar way to people without the condition, a new study has shown.
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Exercise may help prevent vision loss, finds study
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Washington DC [USA], July 5 (ANI): While doing exercise is associated with a plethora of mental and physical health benefits, new research has now found that exercise can slow down or prevent the development of macular degeneration and may benefit other common causes of vision loss, such as
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Study explains benefits of exercise in preventing vision loss
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 2 (ANI): Apart from the many benefits of doing exercise, new research has now found that exercise can slow down or prevent the development of macular degeneration and may benefit other common causes of vision loss, such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.
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Researchers find AI-supported test could lead to early detection o
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 10 (ANI): In a bid to detect glaucoma progression in patients even before its visible signs appear, researchers have discovered a new Artificial Intelligence-based test that can detect glaucoma progression 18 months earlier than the gold standard method used curren
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AI-supported test could lead to early detection of glaucoma progre
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Washington DC [USA], May 4 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a new test that can detect glaucoma progression 18 months earlier than the gold standard method used currently.
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Study shows gene therapy as possible successful treatment for glau
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 22 (ANI): Glaucoma, a common eye condition, could successfully be treated with a single injection using gene therapy, a recent study suggests. This therapy would improve treatment options, effectiveness and quality of life for many patients.
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Allergan, Sightsavers and the IAPB announce the 'Keep Sight' initi
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Ganjam (Odisha) [India], Feb 25 (ANI/NewsVoir): Allergan, Sightsavers and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) today announced the launch of its unique joint initiative - 'Keep Sight India' - a community-based glaucoma screening programme to prevent glaucoma-relate
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Japan's Shimizu Corporation produces artificial intelligence suitc
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], Feb 23 (ANI): In recent years, the number of people with visual impairment is on a rise due to age-related issues which has led to the onset of eye disease such as glaucoma. People with such impairment face a number of challenges; among these, one of the largest hurdles that p
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Genetic test developed to predict onset of glaucoma
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 25 (ANI): A group of researchers from Australia has formulated a genetic test that could detect people's susceptibility towards developing glaucoma, which is a debilitating ocular disease that can potentially make its sufferers go blind.
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New test developed to help prevent glaucoma-related blindness
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 21 (ANI): New research conducted in Australia have come up with a genetic test to detect those at risk of going blind from glaucoma (eye disease).
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