Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of adult blindness in the U.S. One of the greatest barriers to prevention is access. All diabetic patients are asked to visit an eye care provider for an ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Ultra-widefield imaging systems have been widely adopted in optometry, and for very good reasons. For starters, ...

Eye exams are an essential tool for detecting diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration, which together account for much of the world’s vision loss. A key ...

A recent study suggests that routine eye exams focusing on the peripheral retina could enable the early detection of Alzheimer's disease. By examining changes in retinal support cells, researchers aim ...

Comprehensive screening for autoimmune retinopathy is essential in MG patients to prevent vision impairment due to symptom overlap. The study identified antiretinal antibodies and retinal ...

Retinal imaging takes a digital picture of the back of your eye. It shows the retina (where light and images hit), the optic disc (a spot on the retina that holds the optic nerve, which sends ...

The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, was conducted in mouse models and revealed how 'Muller glia', or retinal support cells ...

Weight loss medications Mounjaro and Zepbound, which contain the active ingredient tirzepatide, may lower the risk of diabetic retinopathy.

We’ve been looking at the wrong part of the eye. New research shows the earliest signs of Alzheimer's are hidden at the very edges of the retina.