Stanford Medicine researchers discover that certain proteins can predict survival for patients with a type of eye cancer.
Tag: ophthalmology
Investigating disparities in eye cancer treatment
Stanford researchers studied whether there was any pattern linking patients' racial, ethnic or socioeconomic status with which treatment they received.
Macular degeneration steals sight. A chip implant may get it back.
In a clinical trial, a tiny prosthetic retinal device invented by a Stanford researcher has proved its potential ability to restore eyesight to the blind.
The type of eye surgery may depend, in part, on the day of the week
Stanford scientists found patterns in how ophthalmologists chose to repair retinal detachments, based on days of the week.
Restoring vision with digital retinas may be possible by compressing data
A new data compression technique could pave the way for digital retinas and other brain-controlled machines.
In the Spotlight: Life as a surgical fellow and mom
This In the Spotlight interview features a look at the pursuits of vitreoretinal surgical fellow Natalia Callaway in the clinic and at home.
‘Autofocal’ lenses promise clarity for people who need reading glasses
Using technology similar to virtual reality, Stanford engineers created prototype glasses that promise a better vision experience than progressive lenses.
In the Spotlight: “I’m learning every single day”
This In the Spotlight Q&A features Andrea Kossler, a Stanford oculoplastic surgeon who enjoys learning new skills and has two young daughters.
New Biodesign fellows will focus on vision care
This year, Stanford Biodesign Innovation Fellows will concentrate on ophthalmology, spending 10 months to address needs in that field.
Molecular movie observes key biological process — in a trillionth of a second
Researchers have made a molecular movie showing how retinal changes shape when hit by light. Retinal is critical to vision and many other light-driven processes.
“We still enjoy life”: A member of a family with a rare, genetic eye condition shares her story
A woman with a rare genetic eye disease called neovascular inflammatory vitreoretinopathy, or NIV, shares her story.
Proteomics allows researchers to identify existing drugs to treat rare eye disease
By identifying abnormally expressed proteins in the eye, a Stanford-led team matched existing drugs with these proteins to quell patients' symptoms.
Researchers investigate new treatment for glaucoma
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Looking deep into the human eye, Stanford scientist uncovers secrets of retinal disease
A dead fish and a discussion of the Cold War feature seem unlikely players in a story about new ways to diagnose diseases of the …
Retina fixes: Two Stanford scientists are developing devices to restore vision
Is an artificial retina a potential cure for blindness? Could it function safely in a human eye? These are among the questions asked, and answered, …
A delicate surgery saves a teenager’s eye
When Nhu Nguyen came to Stanford to seek help for her left eye, she felt like she was living in a nightmare. Nguyen, then 16, …