Research

A molecule that has the potential to more effectively target the cause of river blindness and elephantiasis will enter pre-clinical trials

Researchers were able to prevent blindness in animal models of geographic atrophy

A compound from the Christmas berry primrose plant is being explored as a potential therapeutic option for uveal melanoma

A patient presented to hospital with a severe headache, blurred vision and an aversion to light

Half of patients involved in a trial of a new gene therapy for congenital blindness had improvements in visual acuity after three months

UK researchers have patented an eye drop that transitions between a solid and liquid state to promote scarless healing from corneal infection

Glaucoma is a common target of medicinal marijuana use, but new research suggests it may worsen rather than improve the eye condition

New research suggests that an artificial virus could provide a more targeted and less toxic option for glaucoma surgery

A middle aged man who presented at Royal Bolton Hospital with a sub foveal abscess was found to have septicaemia

"My vision went completely in both eyes. Then my left eye started to swell and my nose started to bleed”