Matrix metalloproteinases (or MMPs) may sound like something out of a sci-fi story, but they’re a real-life family of enzymes—the metzincin superfamily—that thrive inside the human body.
Researchers are developing a new type of glasses that contain a prism that will redirect the sight of a person with limited peripheral vision.
Glaucoma causes damage to the optic nerve, which can result in an eventual loss of vision.
Glaucoma doesn’t typically damage RPE cells, but thanks to advances in stem cell research, it looks like RPE cells may play a crucial role in finding a cure to the degenerative disease.
We are honored to introduce you to a prominent researcher whose work in glaucoma may one day lead to a cure: Dr. Richard Libby.
No one can predict the next big breakthrough in glaucoma treatment, but one thing is certain: A whole lot of experts are searching for ways to make the future better.
Catalyst for a Cure (CFC) is a collaborative team of investigators funded by Glaucoma Research Foundation.
In an attempt to demonstrate that low vision patients have good potential for overcoming vision loss, researchers undertook a study and presented their findings.
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