eyes : Science World Report

Jul 22, 2015 09:56 PM EDT

Cataract Cure: Eye Drops May Replace Surgery For Common Cause Of Blindness

New findings published in the journal Nature reveal that cataracts might one day be treated with eye drops instead of surgery.

Jul 01, 2015 09:03 PM EDT

Blue Eyes May Cause You to be More Alcohol-Dependent

Scientists have discovered that those who genetically have blue eyes may actually have the possibility of becoming more dependent on alcohol

Jun 30, 2015 09:39 PM EDT

Blue Eyes May Increase The Risk Of Alcoholism

Some of us may be partial to blue eyes, but did you know a new study actually links this shade to an increased risk of alcohol dependency?

Jun 01, 2015 05:29 PM EDT

Bacteria May Be Lurking In Your Contact Lenses

New findings presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology in New Orleans reveal that contact lenses can be particularly harmful due to unseen bacteria.

May 05, 2015 11:20 PM EDT

Benefits Of Gene Therapy For Blindness May Fade, Study Shows

A new study has shown that gene therapy can help to temporarily improve eyesight in patients who are suffering from Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), an inherited disorder that results in vision loss beginning in childhood.

Feb 12, 2015 02:56 PM EST

The Brain's Internal Grid May Be Distorting Your Reality

The way your brain navigates is ultimately influenced by the shape of the environment around it. Researchers at the University College London have found that the brain's grid cells are modified by what's around us.

Feb 12, 2015 02:29 PM EST

Your Eyes Are The Window To Your Stroke Risk, Literally

The eyes say it all-, at least when it comes to stroke predictions.

Nov 14, 2014 06:24 PM EST

Improper Use Of Contacts Responsible For Many Eye Infections

The CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report reveals that simply wearing contacts can be the culprit when it comes to many eye infections. Misuse of the items or wearing them improperly have led to nearly one million eye issues.

Sep 03, 2014 09:23 AM EDT

1 in 10 UK Women Need Artificial Tears for Dry Eye Disease

Recent findings show that as many as one in 10 women in the United Kingdom (UK) suffer from dry eye disease, a health issue that's accompanied by pain, itching and visual disturbance. For many, this will require that they regularly receive artificial tears to see properly.

May 21, 2014 03:22 PM EDT

University Researchers Discover New Neural Pathway in Eyes That Supports Vision

Biologists at Johns Hopkins discovered a type of retina cell that is critical for vision. While working with laboratory mice, the researchers found a photoreceptor in the retina that detects contrast between light and dark.