Dry eye disease affects millions of people, causing burning, redness, and constant eye fatigue that can worsen over time. Scientists now believe the problem may begin deep inside tear glands, where a ...

The core idea behind a rapidly-emerging field of science called oculomics is simple and bold: detailed eye exams may reveal far more about overall human health than just how well a person can see.

On August 6, 2025, researchers in California revealed how freshwater apple snails can regrow lost eyes. The study, published in Nature Communications, shows the process mirrors human eye anatomy and ...

Human eyes are masterpieces of biological engineering, but once damaged, they cannot rebuild themselves. Golden apple snails, by contrast, routinely replace an entire camera-type eye within a month.

This snail could one day save eyes. The golden apple snail has camera-type eyes that are fundamentally similar to the human eye. Unlike humans, the snail can regenerate a missing or damaged eye. UC ...

Human eyes are spherical, making it hard to imagine what a tube-like eye is. A tubular eye is elongated and fixed in place in the eye sockets of the owl’s head. Because of this, owls are unable to ...

Findings presented at the Heidelberg 2025 International SPECTRALIS Symposium — And Beyond (ISS) suggest detailed structural data could better inform therapeutic targeting and monitoring. Karl Csaky, ...

A post hoc analysis of GATHER1 and GATHER2 studies showed a structure-function link in GA, associating photoreceptor health with visual function. Ellipsoid zone (EZ) integrity, a biomarker for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Living in an area with high deprivation was associated with a thinner retinal nerve fiber layer. Researchers ...

The eye hides many secrets. Scientists at the IPC PAS are uncovering the intricate mechanisms going on in the eye during retinal disease. Credit: Photo realized Courtesy of DIFFERENT- Restaurant in ...

Despite clinical and scientific advancements, heart failure is the major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Both mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammation contribute to the development and ...