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An engineer who wanted to follow his doctor father's footsteps just earned a spot in the National Inventors Hall of Fame for creating a technology that revolutionized how we see inside the human eye. His invention now helps diagnose vision problems in 40 million people every year.
Three Kenyan companies just joined the world's first accelerator dedicated entirely to making eye care affordable across Africa. With 1 billion people worldwide living with preventable vision problems, these innovations could change millions of lives.
Scientists just solved a decades-old mystery about how our eyes choose which colors to focus on, and the answer could change how we treat the rising epidemic of nearsightedness. Your eyes have been making this choice millions of times without you ever knowing.
Scientists used molecules from pig semen to deliver chemotherapy through eye drops, potentially sparing young children with eye cancer from painful injections. The breakthrough could transform treatment for thousands of kids diagnosed with retinoblastoma each year.
Scientists developed painless eye drops that could deliver chemotherapy to children with a rare eye cancer, eliminating the need for injections that can damage vision. The breakthrough uses pig-derived molecules that naturally penetrate barriers.
Researchers discovered molecules that protect the eye cells responsible for reading, recognizing faces, and seeing color. The breakthrough could lead to the first treatments for age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness.
Researchers in Spain have created transparent corneal implants from discarded fish scales that could help thousands waiting for eye transplants. The breakthrough transforms fishing industry waste into life-changing medical technology.
Scientists discovered that dim lighting during close-up activities like reading or using phones might be fueling the global myopia crisis. The simple fix? Brighter indoor spaces could help protect eyes naturally.
A free eye clinic in Tanzania treated 5,000 patients and performed cataract surgeries on 96% of them, bringing sight-saving care to thousands who needed it most. Local doctors are now encouraging regular eye screenings to prevent blindness across the country.
Scientists say the real culprit behind skyrocketing myopia rates isn't just screens. It's the combination of close-up focus and dim lighting that may be straining eyes worldwide.
More than 16 million Americans suffer from dry, itchy eyes, but an eye doctor says one overlooked nighttime habit could make all the difference. The solution is simpler than you might think.
More than 16 million Americans suffer from dry, itchy eyes, but an NYU eye doctor says one surprisingly simple habit could prevent the problem. Properly removing makeup each night protects your eyes in ways you might not expect.
A decade-long eye health program backed by $15 million aims to end preventable blindness for millions of Nigerians. The initiative will provide surgeries, glasses, and care to underserved communities across 14 states.
A routine eye test already used for diabetes patients could catch heart disease years earlier. Researchers found that eye photos reveal hidden heart problems before symptoms appear.