Researchers from Dresden investigated how four Drosophila genes, known to control eye color, are essential for health of retinal tissue The Kynurenine pathway is an evolutionary conserved metabolic ...

The retina is a light-sensitive layer of tissue lining the back of the eye. Healthy development and function of the retina is critical for normal vision. Vision develops over several years, with ...

Scientists have discovered that gene therapy and the diabetes drug metformin may be potential treatments for late-onset retinal degeneration (L-ORD), a rare, blinding eye disease. Researchers ...

Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) is the advanced stage of diabetic retinopathy. It involves the development of abnormal retinal blood vessels. The vessels may leak blood and fluid into the ...

Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD Key Takeaways Eye floaters form when the jelly in your eye clumps together and ...

The eyes serve as more than just organs of sight—they act as vital indicators of overall health. Medical professionals routinely examine eyes to detect serious health conditions, often before symptoms ...