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A French eye surgeon has developed a laser procedure that permanently changes eye color, but medical experts are urging caution. The technique has gained popularity despite lacking FDA approval and long-term safety data.
Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine developed eye drops that treat dry eye without the dangerous side effects of steroids. The treatment worked by boosting the eye's natural protective cells instead of just suppressing inflammation.
Lisa Reid lost her vision at 11 from a brain tumor. A clumsy fall while kissing her guide dog goodnight mysteriously restored it 13 years later.
A Spitfire pilot's shattered cockpit led a British doctor to invent the artificial lens that has restored sight to millions. A new poem honors this wartime medical breakthrough.
A Memphis surgeon just brought hope to patients with a rare eye disease that had no treatment options until now. His journey from college volunteer to groundbreaking specialist shows how service and science can change lives.
A Nigerian commission just invested 3 billion naira in new equipment and training for Borno State's eye hospital, bringing modern cataract and glaucoma treatment to a region where thousands lose their sight to preventable causes. The two-week program could transform eye care across Nigeria's entire northeast region.
New research suggests people with glaucoma could help protect their vision by sleeping without pillows. The simple bedroom change may reduce dangerous eye pressure that leads to blindness.
A Filipino medical team just performed the world's first fully robotic cataract surgery on a human patient, placing the country at the forefront of vision care innovation. The breakthrough could bring precise, high-quality eye surgery to millions who need it most.
Medical students at Ambrose Alli University just wrapped up nine days of sports that brought together future doctors, hospital staff, and their whole community. From football finals to chess championships, the festival proved that building connections matters as much as building skills.
A cheap, widely available diabetes medication could save millions from the most common cause of blindness in older adults. Researchers found metformin reduces age-related macular degeneration progression by more than a third.
Egypt's presidential health initiative performed life-changing surgeries for 43,000 patients in just one month, part of a historic program that's helped over three million people since launch. Surgeries ranged from heart operations to cochlear implants, dramatically reducing wait times for critical care.
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 discovered that blocking a single protein prevented diabetic eye damage in mice before it could start. The finding could help protect vision in millions of people with diabetes before symptoms ever appear.
A new AI tool can predict serious lung problems in premature babies just by analyzing routine eye exam photos. The breakthrough could help doctors catch and treat breathing issues earlier, potentially saving tiny lives.
A digital health company just made it dramatically easier for medical researchers to find the right patients for clinical trials, potentially speeding up the arrival of new treatments. Real-world health data from 95 million patients is now helping researchers avoid the delays that have plagued medical studies for decades.