Atsena Therapeutics, a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on bringing the life-changing power of genetic medicine to reverse or prevent blindness, today announced the initiation of Part B of ...

The eyes, particularly the retina, can exhibit key symptoms that act as warning signs of underlying kidney damage. So, what are the key indicators that say your kidneys are in real danger?

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in individuals over 65, characterized by abnormal changes in the macular, resulting in reduced vision and distorted objects.

SEOUL, South Korea — Korean scientists have developed a revolutionary eye drop treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), potentially eliminating the need for regular eye injections ...

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has three stages: early, intermediate, and late stage. Vision loss usually happens in the last stage of AMD. However, not everyone with AMD progresses through ...

A retinal tear is a common age-related eye condition. It causes eye floaters and flashes of light and may lead to more severe vision problems. On its own, a torn retina will not damage your eyesight.

XLRS is a monogenic X-linked retinal disorder caused by mutations in the RS1 gene, which encodes retinoschisin, a protein secreted predominantly by photoreceptors. This protein localizes to the ...

You might develop blurry vision or other trouble seeing. This could be a sign of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Wet AMD is the advanced form of the disease. It happens when new blood ...

People who develop macular degeneration often begin experiencing symptoms after 50 years old, but symptoms can happen earlier or later depending on conditions and risk factors. Share on Pinterest ...

Currently, there are no approved treatments for XLRS which is typically diagnosed in early childhood and primarily affects males. XLRS is characterized by schisis, or abnormal splitting of retinal ...

XLRS is characterized by schisis, or abnormal splitting of retinal layers, which causes impaired visual acuity that is not correctable with glasses and ultimately leads to blindness. Approximately ...