Subspecialties

The body’s own regulatory T-lymphocytes, known as Tregs, can be taught to douse inflammation.

The visual cortex processes auditory information – both real and imaginary

What does analysis of the last five years of the literature on Stargardt Disease tell us about the priorities of the field and the major contributors to it?

The concept of using photoactivated chromophores for corneal cross-linking (PACK-CXL) as a weapon against infectious keratitis is compelling. The evidence suggests that PACK-CXL could have a dramatic impact on a major cause of global blindness… but only if the expensive, bulky technology (and the requirement for a corneal surgeon in a sterile operating theater) can be overcome. One company may have the answer.

The development and use of intraocular lenses has been a major ophthalmic success story. Here, we describe some of the key contributions and the materials that revolutionized cataract treatment.

Sitting Down With Alice McPherson,founder of the Retina Research Foundation

People with learning disabilities are ten times more likely to have serious sight problems than the general population and often fail to receive the same standard of care. Here’s how to avoid some of the pitfalls and some tips for a successful doctor-patient relationship.

A three-year study of progressive keratoconus has shown that corneal cross-linking is associated with sustained delay in disease progression.

Actually, it's 1,000 shades – that’s what the human eye can discriminate in adapting to bright and dark condition. How does glaucoma affect this ability?

What does analysis of the last five years of literature on diabetic macular edema tell us about the priorities of the field and the major contributors to it?