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Ocular Rosacea

Submitted by kaelynchang on Mon, 02/27/2023 - 16:47

As a condition that affects the facial skin, rosacea causes inflammation, burning, redness, and itchiness. This condition can be the result of an overactive immune system, genetics, or environmental factors. Unfortunately, this condition can act on the eyes as well, due to their vital role as a central part of the facial area.

Cosmetic products linked to mercury poisoning, which may facilitate blindness

Submitted by ryanthien on Sun, 02/26/2023 - 23:57

Last month, a CNN article reported that a Minnesota woman lost part of her vision, presumably as a result of using cosmetic products which contained higher amounts of mercury than expected. Scientists have long understood that higher exposure to the toxic chemical can facilitate mercury poisoning, but they were unaware of its potential implications on vision and optical health as related components of the poisoning.

Groupings of Eye Allergies

Submitted by ryanthien on Wed, 02/22/2023 - 23:58

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Groupings of Eye Allergies

About one-fifth of the American population has an eye allergy. Despite this, many Americans do not realize that there are several different groupings of eye allergies that affect the correct treatment and precautions needed to follow for their allergies! The groupings are as follows:

 

Group 1: Seasonal and perennial allergic conjunctivitis

Horner Syndrome

Submitted by kaelynchang on Thu, 02/09/2023 - 09:50

After having a stroke or spinal cord injury, it is vital to ensure that the nervous system is still functioning properly. Signs that the nervous system has been impacted include delayed movements, difficulty with speech, and paralysis of certain muscles. Horner Syndrome, a condition that affects the neural pathways of the eye and face, is often caused by damage to the nervous system.

Bioprinting emerges in retinal applications at the NIH

Submitted by ryanthien on Sat, 02/04/2023 - 00:04

3D-printed applications in biology and medicine have risen dramatically in recent years, thanks in part to the preceding rapid advancements in 3D printing technology. In fact, in December 2022, researchers transplanted a 3D-printed ear constructed from stem cells into a woman who has microtia, a condition where a person’s ear may be partially or entirely missing.

Melanopsin Expressing Retinal Ganglion Cells and Neurodegenerative Disease

Submitted by palmergrabner on Fri, 02/03/2023 - 12:54

There are many different cells involved in the pathway that communicates the light detected by photosensors in the retina to the rest of the brain. One important group of cells sense light, but do not help us see: they are involved in other functions such as maintaining/resetting the circadian rhythm.

Behcet's Disease

Submitted by jacksonn1 on Mon, 01/30/2023 - 19:09

Behcet’s Disease (BD), or Silk Road Disease, is s systemic vascular disease that affects many different organ systems in the body. It generally causes an inflammation of blood vessels in the body, which can lead to various symptoms. It is commonly seen as a triad of oral aphthous ulcers, genital ulcers, and ocular disease. The overall cause of this disease is unknown, but some speculate that it is an autoimmune disorder where the body’s immune system attacks itself.