Eye injury

Aging Well

Bright evening light tied to macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts

In a massive study of 82,826 adults, bright artificial light in the evenings has been tied to age-related eye disease. At the extreme, light exposure was linked to a worrying increase in age-related macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma.

Pickleball's popularity has boomed – and so has the number of eye injuries resulting from the sport

Wellness and Healthy Living

Pickleball’s popularity sparks surge in serious eye injuries

Pickleball’s boom has brought an unexpected side effect: a surge in serious eye injuries. A new study has revealed a sharp rise in pickleball-related eye trauma, promoting calls for protective eyewear standards.

A new partnership could result in the first eye drop treatment for mustard gas exposure

Body and Mind

World-first treatment to prevent long-term eye damage from mustard gas

Global healthcare company Grifols has partnered with BARDA, the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, to develop the first immune therapy eye drops to prevent the long-term effects of exposure to sulfur mustard, commonly called ‘mustard gas.’