Every once in a while – and sometimes more frequently – small dark shapes may float across your vision. They can look like spots, threads, squiggly lines, or even little cobwebs. Most people have these “floaters” that come and go, and they often don’t need treatment. But sometimes floaters can be a sign of a… Continue reading What You Should Know about Floaters
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Ingredient Used in Erectile-Dysfunction Drugs Could Cause Lasting Eye Problem
Color vision problems caused by retinal damage on a cellular level may be caused by an ingredient used in some erectile-dysfunction medication, according to a first-of-its-kind study from Mount Sinai researchers. The results demonstrate that excessive use of the drug, sildenafil citrate, could lead to long-term vision problems, including possible irreversible damage. The findings were… Continue reading Ingredient Used in Erectile-Dysfunction Drugs Could Cause Lasting Eye Problem
Eye Test May Diagnose a Common Form of Dementia
Frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that is present in tens of thousands of Americans, but is often difficult to diagnose accurately. Now in a study published September 8th online ahead of print in Neurology, researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have found evidence that a simple… Continue reading Eye Test May Diagnose a Common Form of Dementia
Floaters: How Serious Are They?
Floaters can be one of the most annoying issues related to our sight. But how serious are they? Here, from the National Eye Institute, are some things you should know: What Are Floaters? Floaters are little “cobwebs” or specks that float about in your field of vision. They are small, dark, shadowy shapes that can… Continue reading Floaters: How Serious Are They?
Stem Cells and Macular Degeneration
Stem cells could help in treating age-related macular degeneration (AMRD), according to new research. The finding was reported in the journalDevelopment by a team led by Professor Gilbert Bernier of the University of Montreal and its affiliated Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital. ARMD is a serious eye problem caused by the loss of cones. Bernier’s team has developed… Continue reading Stem Cells and Macular Degeneration
“2-in-1” Test Simplifies Retina Evaluations
Research published in February 2015 in The FASEB Journal suggests that a newly developed test can measure how well both the blood vessels and the light-sensing cells (photoreceptors) of the retina in the ye are working. A release from the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology reports that the study details a test developed… Continue reading “2-in-1” Test Simplifies Retina Evaluations