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People with thyroid eye disease now have a powerful new treatment option that works for both active and chronic forms of the condition. The FDA just approved veligrotug, offering fresh hope to patients who've struggled with bulging eyes and double vision.
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.
Scientists turned spinach into eye drops that let eyes harness sunlight like plants, healing chronic dry eye disease in mice. The breakthrough could help 1.5 billion people worldwide who suffer daily pain from the condition.
Scientists at the University of Twente and Radboudumc are building a working human retina on a microchip, eliminating the need for animal testing while speeding up treatment for rare eye diseases. They've already successfully combined the first two retinal layers, something never achieved before.
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.
Researchers successfully transplanted photosynthetic parts from spinach into mouse eyes, creating the first mammal cells that can turn light into energy. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for eye diseases and other conditions.
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.
Researchers at the National University of Singapore created eye drops using spinach plant cells that let human eyes harness light to heal dry eye disease. In lab tests, the treatment reversed corneal damage in five days and outperformed existing medications.
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.
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.
Algeria just became the 29th country in the world to eliminate trachoma, a painful bacterial infection that blinds nearly 2 million people globally. After a century of dedicated work, this North African nation proved that persistent public health efforts can wipe out diseases that steal people's sight.
A rice-sized implant with living cells is now FDA-approved to slow vision loss in MacTel patients, offering hope to thousands losing their sight. For the first time, people with this rare retinal disease have a real chance to preserve their independence.
Researchers developed eye drops containing photosynthetic machinery from spinach that successfully treated dry eye disease in mice. The drops harness light to produce natural antioxidants, opening doors to a new way of treating inflammation without green-tinted vision.
Johns Hopkins researchers built an AI-powered robot that can thread needles thinner than human hair into retinal veins, succeeding 90% of the time in lab tests. The breakthrough could help save vision for thousands who suffer from blocked veins in their eyes.
A groundbreaking treatment for Huntington's disease just cleared a major hurdle, bringing hope to 240,000 Americans affected by this devastating condition. The experimental therapy could become the first disease-modifying treatment for a disorder that has had none.
A groundbreaking treatment for myotonic dystrophy type 1 reduced toxic proteins by 40% and improved muscle function in patients who've never had disease-modifying options. The New England Journal of Medicine just published results that could lead to the first approved therapy for this progressive, often fatal disease.
Researchers discovered how to disguise healthy mitochondria so they can slip into diseased cells undetected, extending the lives of mice with a fatal genetic disorder. The breakthrough could one day help children born with rare mitochondrial diseases.
A new treatment for a rare kidney disease just passed a major test, bringing hope to 330,000 patients in the U.S. and Europe. Vertex's drug successfully reduced a key disease marker by half in late-stage trials.
Millions of adults struggling with age-related reading vision loss now have a new option beyond glasses. The FDA just approved Yuvezzi, the first eye drops combining two ingredients to restore near vision.
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder and Canadian director Matt Finlin created a documentary following the race to cure epidermolysis bullosa, a devastating skin disease affecting children worldwide. The Netflix film captures breakthrough research that could unlock treatments for thousands of rare diseases.
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