Sunlight and lack of antioxidants ups risk of age-related eye disease

A combination of exposure to blue light from sunlight and inadequate levels of antioxidants in the blood contribute to the development of some forms of the eye disease age-related macular degeneration macular degeneration (AMD), say researchers. ... Continue Reading

Gene therapy used to restore sight

Gene therapy has been used to restore sight in people with Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), a rare inherited eye disease that causes severe vision loss or blindness. ... Continue Reading

Cure for deafness moves closer to reality

Scientists have moved a step closer to developing a cure for deafness after managing to grow cells fundamental to hearing in mammals. ... Continue Reading

Oily fish may protect eyesight

Consuming oily fish once a week or more may help to protect eye sight in later life, it has been suggested. ... Continue Reading

UV causes long-term eye damage

Cumulative exposure to the sun's UV rays can lead to permanent loss of vision, experts warn. ... Continue Reading

Researchers develop groundbreaking diagnostic test

A new licensing agreement has brought anti-aging physicians one step closer to being able to assess a patient's risk of age-related blindness before symptoms manifest. ... Continue Reading

Scientists discover mechanisms of senile blindness

Hyperactive immune resistance has been associated with senile blindness caused by age-dependent macular degeneration (AMD). ... Continue Reading