Scientists have identified molecules that can protect the eye’s cone cells from degeneration, a major cause of vision loss. The discovery points to new drug targets—and even uncovers compounds that ...

Jan. 5—(Family Features) More than 4.2 million Americans live with glaucoma, a leading cause of vision loss in the nation. Although there is no cure for glaucoma, early detection and treatment can ...

(Family Features) – More than 4.2 million Americans live with glaucoma, a leading cause of vision loss in the nation. Although there is no cure for glaucoma, early detection and treatment can stop ...

Sudden vision loss is scary and a reason to see a physician immediately, but other vision problems can develop so slowly that you don't realize there's a problem. That's why it's important to have a ...

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss for people over 65. We have excellent treatments for the wet form of AMD. But until recently, we haven’t had any therapeutics ...

For people diagnosed with macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel)—a rare and slowly progressing retinal disease—there have been no FDA-approved (or other) treatments to slow or stop vision loss. That ...

Is macular degeneration hereditary? My mother lost much of her vision from it before she died, and now at age 65, I’m ...