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
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
23.04
2024
Phoenix-Micron Enhances OCT Imaging with AI-powered OCT Segmentation
Phoenix-Micron, Inc. and ArtiKode Intelligence Collaborate to Bring Automated, AI-Powered OCT Segmentation to MICRON Software Suite Bend, OR, USA – April 23, 2024 – Phoenix-Micron, Inc. (“Phoenix”), recognized globally for its leadership in in vivo ophthalmic imaging of small animals, today announced a collaboration with ArtiKode Intelligence (“ArtiKode”), a Valencia, Spain-based innovator in artificial intelligence (AI)
08.04
2024
MICRON Imaging Systems: Powering 900 Scientific Publications
The ability to see the world around us is a gift that’s easy to take for granted, until it’s threatened by the onset of a devastating eye disease. For those facing the reality of vision loss, ophthalmic research represents a beacon of hope, offering the promise of new treatments and therapies to preserve or restore
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,