Research

Genetic analysis in mice has revealed 261 new genes linked to blindness

“Although logistical concerns remain, we look forward to the day when entire papers are cogently written using concise sets of emoji to convey new results”

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

The visual diversity of sea creatures, virtual clinics in glaucoma care and an update from Peek Vision were on the agenda at UKÉGS annual meeting

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

A drug for wet AMD has shown promise as a potential treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia

A US study has explored the connection between vision loss, falls and fear of falling in older adults

A diabetic woman who presented to hospital with acute vision loss in her right eye was found to have an adrenal adenoma