Investigators develop technique to assess progression of sickle cell retinopathy
May 11th 2021Ophthalmologists at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai have created a new technique to evaluate patients with sickle cell retinopathy and assess the disease before it progresses and leads to permanent vision loss.
HHS to enforce prohibition of sex discrimination on basis of sexual orientation, gender identity
May 11th 2021In an announcement that could impact ophthalmologists, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights revealed this week that it will enforce a prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Artificial retina engineered from ancient protein now in space
April 14th 2021The National Institute of Health has supported early testing of the artificial retina. Now, scientists are testing whether manufacturing it on the International Space Station results in a viable treatment for people with blinding eye diseases.