Researchers found that vertebrate eyes - including humans’ - began as brain tissue from a single ancestral light-sensing organ.

Neurons in the bird eye’s inner retina lack a blood supply. Finding how these neurons function without oxygen reveals a role for an enigmatic eye structure. Read the paper: Oxygen-free metabolism in ...

Another milestone in eye imaging has been achieved. Polish scientists have developed a technique that enables visualization of the retina and choroid at discrete depths. Modern imaging of eye tissues ...

Scientists have known for years that a lattice of blood vessels nourishes cells in the retina that allow us to see -- but it's been a mystery how the intricate structure is created. Now, researchers ...

Your eyes are relatively small parts of your body, but they’re immensely complex. Your eyes are full of dozens of different parts, all of which work together to produce your vision. One of the most ...

Nearly everyone with diabetes for >20 years will develop diabetic retinopathy or uveitis, which are collectively among the most common causes of premature blindness. Melanocortin is a short peptide ...

To begin understanding glaucoma, you must first know a few basic facts about the eye and how it works. With this knowledge, you will be better prepared to discuss your condition and treatment with ...

Human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) can be used to generate brain organoids containing an eye structure called the optic cup, according to a new study. The organoids spontaneously developed ...