Tag: Ophthalmology
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Preventing Childhood Blindness in Aotearoa New Zealand: Protecting Young Eyes for a Brighter Future
Overview: Why Childhood Eye Health Matters in Aotearoa Childhood blindness is a global challenge, but it also has tangible local impact. In Aotearoa New Zealand, protecting children’s vision is a public health priority because sight is foundational to learning, development, and participation in daily life. While the global burden of childhood blindness remains relatively small…
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Hong Kong University Finds No Link Between GLP-1 Drugs and Blindness in 80,000 Patients
Overview: Large-scale assessment finds no causal link between GLP-1 therapies and blindness In a major development for diabetes and obesity treatments, a study conducted by a leading Hong Kong university has found no convincing evidence that GLP-1 receptor agonists, a class of drugs widely used to manage blood sugar and weight, increase the risk of…
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Hong Kong University Finds No Link Between GLP-1 Treatments and Blindness in 80,000 Patients
Overview: What the study claims A major health research center in Hong Kong released findings from an extensive review involving about 80,000 patients who received GLP-1 receptor agonists. GLP-1 medicines, including popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs, have been scrutinized for potential adverse effects on vision. The new assessment concludes there is no convincing evidence linking…
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SERI Tops ScholarGPS Ophthalmology Rankings: A Landmark for Singapore’s Eye Research
Singapore Eye Research Institute Achieves Global Ophthalmology Milestone The Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI) has secured a historic position in the ScholarGPS rankings, cementing its status as a world-class leader in ophthalmology. According to the latest release, SERI ranks #1 in ophthalmology among all non-academic institutes and #2 in ophthalmology among all institutes globally. The…
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SERI Tops ScholarGPS Ophthalmology Rankings, Shaping Global Eye Research
Singapore Eye Research Institute Achieves Global Ranking Milestone The Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI) has secured a remarkable position in the ScholarGPS rankings for ophthalmology, marking a milestone for Singaporean science and global eye health research. According to the latest release on January 28, 2026, SERI ranks #1 in ophthalmology among all non-academic institutes and…
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SERI Clinches Global Ophthalmology Lead as ScholarGPS Rankings Place Singapore Eye Research Institute at Top
Singapore Eye Research Institute Tops ScholarGPS Ophthalmology Rankings The Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI) has achieved a landmark milestone by securing the top position in the ScholarGPS rankings for ophthalmology. The renowned non-profit research institution now leads as the best in ophthalmology among all non-academic institutes and stands at an impressive #2 overall in ophthalmology…
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ARVO Foundation Announces 2025 Collaborative Research Fellowship Recipients
ARVO Foundation Announces 2025 Collaborative Research Fellowship Recipients The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Foundation has named the recipients of the 2025 Collaborative Research Fellowship, underscoring the organization’s commitment to advancing vision science through collaborative, cross-institutional research. This year’s cohort brings together researchers from diverse backgrounds to tackle key questions in eye…
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Why This Surgeon Might Save Your Sight
Modern ophthalmology: a quiet revolution in eye care Ask most people what they fear about eye health, and it’s the loss of vision. Yet the field of eye surgery has transformed since the 1980s, when general anesthetics and longer hospital stays were common. Today, a leading surgeon—drawing on decades of experience and the latest techniques—offers…
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New Study Finds Many Inherited Eye Disease Genes Rarely Cause Vision Loss
Overview: A Surprising Twist in Inherited Eye Disease Genetics A recent study published on January 8, 2026, sheds new light on how inherited eye disease genes behave in the general population. Contrary to longstanding assumptions that most genetic variants linked to eye disorders reliably trigger vision loss, the research suggests that many of these variants…
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Most inherited eye-disease genes rarely cause vision loss, study finds
Major finding: genes linked to inherited eye disorders don’t always cause disease A groundbreaking study published on January 8, 2026, reveals that many genetic variants historically associated with inherited eye diseases rarely lead to vision problems. Researchers found that as many as 2% of people could carry one or more of these variants without ever…