Yearly Archives: 2026
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Lab-Grown Retinal Cells Offer New Hope for Treating Vision Loss
Posted on July 14, 2026 by Kameron in News.https://pratt.duke.edu/news/lab-grown-retinal-cells/ A Window into the Body There’s an old saying that the eyes are windows into the soul, and it’s more literal than you’d think, the retina connects directly to the brain, technically making your eyes part of the central nervous system. That’s part of what makes a new advance from Duke University so exciting. […]
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Inflammation and Eye Health
Posted on February 8, 2026 by Scott in News.https://www.cedars-sinai.org/newsroom/common-bacteria-discovered-in-the-eye-linked-to-cognitive-decline Common Eye Bacteria Linked to Cognitive Decline: What Optometrists and Patients Should Know Emerging research continues to highlight the close connection between eye health and overall brain health. A recent study from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has uncovered a potential link between a common bacterium found in the eye and cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease, offering new insight […]
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New Lacrifill Canalicular Gel release for Dry Eye Disease
Posted on February 8, 2026 by Scott in News.https://www.optometrytimes.com/view/nordic-group-bv-announces-commercial-launch-of-lacrifill-canalicular-gel Introducing Lacrifill Canalicular Gel: A Novel Dry Eye Therapy Now Commercially Available in the U.S. Nordic Group B.V., through its U.S. subsidiary Nordic Pharma, has officially launched Lacrifill® Canalicular Gel, a new interventional dry eye treatment now commercially available in the United States. This innovative therapy offers eyecare professionals a targeted approach to managing dry eye disease (DED) by […]
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