Consultation with optometrist with optical coherence tomography OCT scan to create pictures of the back of eye. Examination of eyes of patient using optical coherence tomograph Eye scans looking at ...

The retina is a layer of tissue at the back of the eye that converts visual images into nerve impulses in the brain. Injuries to the eye can cause layers of the retina to separate, which is known as a ...

Researchers have identified novel retinal vascular signatures that are significantly associated with the risk for a first stroke. When combined with age and sex, these retinal “fingerprints” predicted ...

Within the next few years, doctors may be able to spot signs of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias using routine eye exams well before symptoms appear, a new study suggests. The findings build on ...

AMARILLO, Texas, June 29, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amarillo residents concerned about their vision now have a better option for complete and comprehensive vision screening. Balfour Optical in Amarillo ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. William A. Haseltine, Ph.D., covers genomics and regenerative medicine AI-powered retinal imaging closes healthcare gaps, enables ...

A retinal tear occurs when a break develops in the layer of light-detecting cells in the back of the eye. This layer is called your retina. Retinal detachment occurs when the retina pulls away from ...

A hole in the retina is a small opening that forms in the light-sensitive part of the eye. Such holes can develop anywhere in the retina but may occur in the center, an area called the macula. The ...

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 ...

Eye scans looking at retinal texture might be able to predict risk of vision loss among people with type 2 diabetes Lab rats with diabetes experienced specific changes in the texture of their retinas ...