Are people born with good balance? A physical therapist explains the systems that help keep you on your toes

Balancing well is a whole-body experience that develops over time and takes practice to master.

Gurpreet Singh, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, Binghamton University, State University of New York • conversation
Oct. 9, 2023 ~8 min

Cholesterol contributes to diabetic retinopathy

Cholesterol buildup that crystalizes can contribute to the development of diabetic retinopathy, report researchers.

Michigan State • futurity
Sept. 25, 2023 ~4 min


Are bright city lights shrinking some birds’ eyes?

Some birds that live year round in big cities have eyes that are about 5% smaller. Researchers say bright lights may be the cause.

Sara Zaske-Washington State • futurity
Sept. 21, 2023 ~6 min

Llama-derived antibody may treat vision loss diseases

A newly discovered antibody may lead to a treatment for Retinitis Pigmentosa, which causes loss of central, night, and color vision.

Michelle Strombeck-UC Irvine • futurity
Aug. 30, 2023 ~5 min

Experimental Treatment Promises to Heal Some Eye Injuries

VOA Learning English • voa
Aug. 28, 2023 ~5 min

Can you cry underwater?

An ophthalmologist explains how important tears are to keeping your eyes feeling good and working well – whether you’re on dry land or swimming in a body of water.

Geoffrey Bradford, Professor of Pediatrics and Ophthalmology, West Virginia University • conversation
Aug. 21, 2023 ~6 min

Model uses retinal images to flag mild cognitive impairment

A machine learning model can differentiate normal cognition from mild cognitive impairment using retinal images from the eye.

Sarah Avery-Duke • futurity
July 12, 2023 ~5 min

Quantum chemistry protects against macular degeneration

A new discovery explains how quantum chemistry may protect against age-related macular degeneration. It could lead to new treatments.

Fred Mamoun-Yale • futurity
May 16, 2023 ~6 min


‘Cybersickness’ from VR headsets hits women more often

When using virtual reality headsets, women are more likely than men to suffer cybersickness, researchers have found.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
May 3, 2023 ~6 min

Target could lead to more effective glaucoma treatment

"Age-related neurodegenerative disease, which includes glaucoma... is the biggest global health problem," says Arupratan Das.

Christina Griffiths-Indiana • futurity
March 13, 2023 ~4 min

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