Category Archives: optic nerve atrophy

Acupuncture and the Eyes

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Marc

A small study by Japanese researchers demonstrates an increased blood supply to the retina upon stimulation of certain acupuncture points. Needles were inserted near the posterior base of the thumbs of volunteers while investigators used a laser to scan the … Continue reading →

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Artificial Retina Project

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Marc

Scientists through the US Department of Energy are testing artificial retinas that they hope can restore partial sight to people who’ve lost their vision to the most common causes of blindness. The Sylmar, Calif., company produced the devices for the … Continue reading →

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Growth Factor Helps Regenerate Damaged Optic Nerves

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Marc

The findings provide hope for treating blindness caused by optic-nerve damage, but also look promising for spurring similar regeneration in the spinal cord and brain. Researchers said Monday a newly discovered growth factor could hold the key to regenerating damaged … Continue reading →

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