Tag: Age-related Macular degeneration/ Retina

What is keratoconus?

What is keratoconus?

We will open up about whether there is at least something beautiful behind these magic words - macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. What kind of unpleasant disease lies under such…
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ORANGES, GIBBERISH, AND BLINDNESS

ORANGES, GIBBERISH, AND BLINDNESS

Researchers observed a sizable population for 15 years, which demonstrated that the probability of developing macular degeneration was 60% lower in orange lovers than in orange haters. Flavonoids, according to…
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OPTOS the GREAT

OPTOS the GREAT

Future is officially here! Optos is the modern diagnostic equipment for systemic and ocular retinal diseases. With the assistance of Optos, ophthalmologist can take a fundus photo and see the…
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BLINDNESS LOSES TO A GRAIN OF RICE

BLINDNESS LOSES TO A GRAIN OF RICE

Genentech has created a new delivery method for medications needed to prevent age related macular degeneration (AMD) called Port Delivery System. It resembles a small grain of rice that goes…
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ON GRADUAL VICTORIES IN SCIENCE

ON GRADUAL VICTORIES IN SCIENCE

Finally, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel in the treatment of macular degeneration (MD). Scientists have discovered that the main culprit is an enzyme and trying to…
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THE GREEN/BROWN HAT, OR RETINAS IN VITRO

THE GREEN/BROWN HAT, OR RETINAS IN VITRO

Discussions about the chances of scientific breakthroughs in colorblindness and the role of artificial retinas. What is the main complexity and mysticism of retina? Let's figure it out together!
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