For astronauts gazing out at the vastness of space, their eyes are not just windows to the cosmos but sensitive and vital instruments that must endure the challenging environment of life beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Although pressure suits, capsules, and space stations provide critical protection, astronauts are constantly exposed to extraterrestrial forces that impact various organ
27.08
2024
Celebrating Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
As Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month comes to a close, we want to shout out to all the researchers that are conducting groundbreaking pre-clinical studies, worldwide, to pioneer advancements in pediatric eye health. To all of you, thank you for your incredible work that is paving the way for better outcomes and brighter futures
24.07
2024
Newly Discovered Eye-Brain Immune Connection Opens Doors for Novel Therapies
Researchers at Yale University have uncovered a previously unknown lymphatic drainage system connecting the back of the eye to the brain, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of eye-brain immunity and opening new avenues for treating central nervous system diseases. By studying the immune response to herpes simplex virus in the brain, the team led by Dr.
10.07
2024
Tau Protein Modulation Impacts Retinal Neuron Survival in Glaucoma
Glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible vision loss, is characterized by progressive damage to retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) and the optic nerve, often associated with increased intraocular pressure (IOP). While previous studies have implicated Tau protein expression and phosphorylation changes in other neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and glaucoma, the causative role
12.12
2023
Exploring the Intersection of Art and Retinal Research: A Journey of Discovery
Our latest blog post veers from the traditional focus on a singular research paper to bring you an enthralling narrative at the crossroads of progressive inherited retinal dystrophy (IRD), the frigid expanses of Antarctica, marathon endurance, the expressive world of art, and the transformative realm of retinal research. This story encompasses gene editing, animal models,
13.10
2022
Where do research ideas come from?
Where do research ideas come from? Do they arrive in a thunderbolt eureka moment, or do they start as an observation or hunch, requiring some time to simmer, brew, incubate and grow? Some may evolve from an accidental or serendipitous discovery during a routine process. Observant operators of the Phoenix MICRON® retinal imaging system may