A decline in the number of human donor eyes provided for ophthalmology research by U.S. eye banks may have a negative impact on clinical ophthalmology , according to an article published in the July issue of Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. "Nowhere do impediments to obtaining human eyes for research have more impact than in the effort to understand age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of new vision loss in the elderly," said study author Christine Curcio, Ph.D., UAB professor of ophthalmology. Curcio's survey of members of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology showed that cost and lack of availability of tissue meeting stringent criteria were the main factors inhibiting vision research. (Source: Newswise) << Regeneration After Spinal Cord Injury Jackson’s Stem Cell Research Donation Does Not Please New Ze... >> Recommended Reading Allergy Eye Drops Eye allergies are treated with different types of eye drops such as lubricants, antihistamines, NSAIDs and corticosteroids. Eye drops are used to reduce allergies, eye infection and help healing. READ MORE Eyelid Bump Our eyelids protect our eyes and keep them moist. Swelling of the eyelid may be localized due to chalazion, stye etc., or it could be a generalized swelling due to edema of the eye. READ MORE Floppy Iris Syndrome Floppy iris syndrome is associated with a high risk of complications following cataract surgery. READ MORE Nervous Tic Trigeminal Neuralgia or tic douloureux is one of the most painful nervous system disorders that affect the face READ MORE Pink Eye Symptom Evaluation Pink eye, is the redness in the eye, which is caused due to inflammation of the conjunctiva. Conjunctiva is the lining that covers the eyelid and eye surface. READ MORE Routine Eye Examination A comprehensive eye exam can take an hour or more, depending on the doctor and the number and complexity of tests required to fully evaluate vision and the health of the patient’s eyes. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Drug - Food Interactions A-Z Drug Brands in India Calculate Ideal Weight for Infants More News on: Nervous TicEyeVisionLASIK Surgery FactsAllergy Eye DropsRoutine Eye ExaminationQuiz On Eye DonationFloppy Iris SyndromeEyelid BumpPink Eye Symptom Evaluation
A decline in the number of human donor eyes provided for ophthalmology research by U.S. eye banks may have a negative impact on clinical ophthalmology , according to an article published in the July issue of Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. "Nowhere do impediments to obtaining human eyes for research have more impact than in the effort to understand age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of new vision loss in the elderly," said study author Christine Curcio, Ph.D., UAB professor of ophthalmology. Curcio's survey of members of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology showed that cost and lack of availability of tissue meeting stringent criteria were the main factors inhibiting vision research. (Source: Newswise) << Regeneration After Spinal Cord Injury Jackson’s Stem Cell Research Donation Does Not Please New Ze... >> Recommended Reading Allergy Eye Drops Eye allergies are treated with different types of eye drops such as lubricants, antihistamines, NSAIDs and corticosteroids. Eye drops are used to reduce allergies, eye infection and help healing. READ MORE Eyelid Bump Our eyelids protect our eyes and keep them moist. Swelling of the eyelid may be localized due to chalazion, stye etc., or it could be a generalized swelling due to edema of the eye. READ MORE Floppy Iris Syndrome Floppy iris syndrome is associated with a high risk of complications following cataract surgery. READ MORE Nervous Tic Trigeminal Neuralgia or tic douloureux is one of the most painful nervous system disorders that affect the face READ MORE Pink Eye Symptom Evaluation Pink eye, is the redness in the eye, which is caused due to inflammation of the conjunctiva. Conjunctiva is the lining that covers the eyelid and eye surface. READ MORE Routine Eye Examination A comprehensive eye exam can take an hour or more, depending on the doctor and the number and complexity of tests required to fully evaluate vision and the health of the patient’s eyes. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Drug - Food Interactions A-Z Drug Brands in India Calculate Ideal Weight for Infants More News on: Nervous TicEyeVisionLASIK Surgery FactsAllergy Eye DropsRoutine Eye ExaminationQuiz On Eye DonationFloppy Iris SyndromeEyelid BumpPink Eye Symptom Evaluation