Tag: age-related macular degeneration
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Cavan Scientist Wins RAMI Award for AMD Research
Trailblazing Research earns RAMI Recognition A scientist from County Cavan has earned one of Ireland’s most respected medical prizes. Dr. Emma Connolly, a Research Fellow at Trinity College Dublin, was recently announced as a RAMI (Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland) award recipient for her important work on age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The accolade highlights…
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New laser treatment could stop blindness before it starts: Aalto University’s breakthrough on dry AMD
Introduction: A hopeful breakthrough for dry AMD Researchers at Aalto University are exploring a groundbreaking laser-based approach that could slow or even halt the early stages of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). By applying precisely controlled heat to retinal cells, the team aims to reinforce the cells’ natural defense systems and resilience against degeneration. If…
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From Human Retina to Artificial Eye: KRISS Creates a New Standard for Ophthalmic Imaging
Overview: A Leap Forward in Ophthalmic Imaging The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) has introduced a groundbreaking retina-mimicking eye phantom that closely replicates the human retina’s layered structure and intricate microvascular network. This innovation promises to redefine how ophthalmic imaging systems are calibrated, tested, and validated, offering a reliable standard that mirrors…