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Our eyes are among the most vital organs of the body. They play a significant role in our day-to-day lives. This is why we ...

Inside the human eye, the retina is made up of several types of cells, including the light-sensing photoreceptors that ...

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) AMD is a common eye condition that happens as you get older. It affects the macula, ...

Diabetes affects more than 1 in 10 adults worldwide and has been accompanied by an increase in vision-threatening diabetic retinal disease.

An examination will reveal what the best treatment is for you. The options include laser therapy (which can sometimes seal tears or breaks) and surgery to reattach the retina. While certain eye ...

An eye examination may include scleral depression, which involves applying gentle pressure to the eye. It may also involve using a specific lens for inspecting the retina. Some people report ...

By performing eye exams -- like what a human would undergo ... to see that the molecular data we generated predicted specific retinal cell abnormalities in these two strains" said Olivia Marola ...