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Researchers Identify Gene That Leads to Myopia (Nearsightedness)
September 1, 2011 — Despite decades of intensive research, the specific genes whose defects lead to nearsightedness have remained elusive. A defective gene was identified in a thorough study of severe early-onset myopia ... > full story -
Sight Fails When Defective Eye Cells Cripple Renewal
September 1, 2011 — In the rare eye disease, Enhanced S-Cone Syndrome, the retina degenerates because light-receiving cells fail to regenerate, new research shows. The discovery provides a target to treat the disease, ... > full story -
Aging Eyes Linked to Sleepless Nights, New Study Shows
September 1, 2011 — A natural yellowing of the eye lens that absorbs blue light has been linked to sleep disorders in a group of test volunteers. The connection could help explain why sleep disorders become more ... > full story -
Visual Test Effective in Diagnosing Concussions in Collegiate Athletes, Study Suggests
August 31, 2011 — A sideline visual test effectively detected concussions in collegiate athletes, according to researchers. This quick visual test, easily administered on the playing field, holds promise as a ... > full story -
Scientists Unravel the Cause of Rare Genetic Disease: Goldman-Favre Syndrome Explained
August 31, 2011 — New research will help ophthalmologists and scientists understand a genetic disease that causes increased susceptibility to blue light, night blindness, and decreased vision called Enhanced S-Cone ... > full story -
Simple Blood Test at Optician's Office Could Help to Diagnose Diabetes
August 30, 2011 — A simple finger prick test during routine eye examinations at high street opticians could help to identify millions of people with previously undiagnosed type 2 diabetes, according to new ... > full story -
New Insight Into Impulse Control
August 30, 2011 — How the brain controls impulsive behavior may be significantly different than psychologists have thought for the last 40 ... > full story -
New Perspectives on Sensory Mechanisms
August 29, 2011 — A new series of articles examines the mechanisms of visual, aural, olfactory and tactile processes that inform us about the ... > full story -
Genetic Link to Mesothelioma Discovered
August 28, 2011 — Scientists have found that individuals who carry a mutation in a gene called BAP1 are susceptible to developing two forms of cancer -- mesothelioma, and melanoma of the eye. Additionally, when these ... > full story -
Altered Cerebella Found in Those With Down Syndrome: Accounts for Poor Motor Skills, Coordination
August 24, 2011 — A scientist investigating why those with Down syndrome often have poor motor skills has found their eye reflexes significantly ... > full story
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