ophthalmology

A small study shows artificial intelligence can pick out individuals with coronavirus infections, but ophthalmologists and AI experts say the approach is far from proven to be capable of distinguishing infections with SARS-CoV-2 from other ills.

Researchers aim for a routine screen to detect the neurodegenerative disease—decades before symptoms appear.

Optometrist and eclipse-chaser Ralph Chou describes how even a partially eclipsed sun can damage the eye.

Carmen Puliafito, once a renowned ophthalmologist and professor, engaged in illicit drug use and partied with prostitutes.

See global ophthalmologist Geoff Tabin describe his experiences performing cataract surgeries in Nepal and Africa.

The discovery of a thin, durable layer near the back of the cornea may lead to safer corneal surgeries.

Directed evolution of a gene therapy virus vector improves its penetration into the retina.

Researchers seeking a link between vision problems and the dangerous physiological effects of hypoxia in mountain climbers are taking their work to new heights.