Gene therapy may restore vision to children and adults robbed of their sight by a rare inherited condition called Leber congenital amaurosis, researchers report. The illness is caused by mutations in ...

Toll-like receptors, or TLRs, are the immune system’s early warning sensors. They detect microbial invaders and damage signals, helping the body mount a defense. But when TLR signaling veers off ...

KENS - Diabetes is reportedly the number one cause of blindness in the United States. Until recently, there was no way to reverse it. However, a fairly new drug recently approved by the FDA is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Unlike typical glaucoma treatments that slow progression, this approach aims to rejuvenate the retinal ganglion cells that die ...

Changes in vision are often a common sign of aging. If you sit in a dimly lit restaurant with anyone over the age of 60, you'll likely hear the person say, "Hold on - let me pull out my cell phone. I ...