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Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) causes fluid under the retina and blurred or distorted central vision. A Stanford-led analysis in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, covered by Ophthalmology Times, tested whether varicose veins—another venous disorder—travel with later CSCR diagnoses. How the cohort was built Using the TriNetX Global Collaborative Network, investigators matched 621,513 patients with varicose…

Diabetic retinopathy remains a leading cause of vision loss in working-age adults. Most current injection therapies target VEGF, yet many eyes still need better control. University of Michigan researchers report that a molecule called norrin protected retinal blood vessels and vision in diabetic rats—an educational finding, not a treatment available in clinic today. The problem…

The retina is the only place in the body where doctors can look directly at small blood vessels without a single incision. That is one reason eye exams sometimes reveal problems that have nothing to do with eyesight. A new review in Frontiers in Medicine adds to the evidence that changes in the retina’s blood…

As temperatures drop, people with glaucoma may want to pay closer attention. Medical Xpress reported that colder air temperatures may significantly increase the fluid pressure inside the eye in people with glaucoma. Why pressure matters In most types of glaucoma, high pressure inside the eye damages the optic nerve over time. Treatment works by lowering…

Benefits of Anti-Reflective Coating on GlassesAnti-reflective (AR) coating is a special treatment applied to eyeglass lenses to reducereflections from light sources. This can help to improve vision, reduce eye strain, andmake glasses more comfortable to wear. How AR Coating WorksAR coating works by applying a thin layer of transparent material to the surface of thelens.…

Conjunctival hemorrhage, commonly referred to as a subconjunctival hemorrhage, is a condition characterized by a bright red patch appearing on the white of the eye. This happens when a tiny blood vessel beneath the conjunctiva (the clear surface of your eye) breaks and bleeds. Though it may look alarming, it’s generally a harmless condition that…

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