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Ophthalmology is the specialized field of medicine that focuses on the health of the eye. It includes the anatomy, physiology and diseases that may affect the eye. Historically, the science of ophthalmology encompassed all aspects of visual function, both in health and in illness. Additionally, ophthalmology also includes animal eyes as ocular function and optic diseases are similar among humans and animals.
Recurrent cases of ocular toxoplasmosis more likely to occur in women

Recurrent cases of ocular toxoplasmosis more likely to occur in women

Researchers use AI models to advance drug delivery system for chronic eye diseases

Researchers use AI models to advance drug delivery system for chronic eye diseases

NYU Grossman School of Medicine celebrates achievements of new doctors at 2023 graduation ceremony

NYU Grossman School of Medicine celebrates achievements of new doctors at 2023 graduation ceremony

Bioresorbable vascular scaffolds may be just as effective as drug-eluting metal stents for treating heart disease patients

Bioresorbable vascular scaffolds may be just as effective as drug-eluting metal stents for treating heart disease patients

Newly identified genetic variant provides protection from Alzheimer's disease

Newly identified genetic variant provides protection from Alzheimer's disease

New small-molecule drugs show potential clinical utility in treating world’s leading causes of blindness

New small-molecule drugs show potential clinical utility in treating world’s leading causes of blindness

Eye-opening AI: ChatGPT takes on ophthalmology exam with promising results

Eye-opening AI: ChatGPT takes on ophthalmology exam with promising results

Mount Sinai researchers identify a new therapeutic target for MS and other brain disorders

Mount Sinai researchers identify a new therapeutic target for MS and other brain disorders

Humans can perceive a greater range of blue tones than monkeys

Humans can perceive a greater range of blue tones than monkeys

King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital ophthalmologists suggest ways to treat and control glaucoma

King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital ophthalmologists suggest ways to treat and control glaucoma

New deep learning AI model can help screen for retinopathy of prematurity in infants

New deep learning AI model can help screen for retinopathy of prematurity in infants

IOB researchers identify an active multi-layer embryonic brain circuit

IOB researchers identify an active multi-layer embryonic brain circuit

Black sea urchin extract shows promise in combating atherosclerosis

Black sea urchin extract shows promise in combating atherosclerosis

Dormant cone photoreceptors in the degenerating retina may retain visual function, research suggests

Dormant cone photoreceptors in the degenerating retina may retain visual function, research suggests

Mount Sinai launches initiative to increase representation of Black men at the upper levels of management

Mount Sinai launches initiative to increase representation of Black men at the upper levels of management

Using nanoparticles to encapsulate the medication may make corneal grafts more successful

Using nanoparticles to encapsulate the medication may make corneal grafts more successful

UTSW expert advises screening by 55 for people with family history of age-related macular degeneration

UTSW expert advises screening by 55 for people with family history of age-related macular degeneration

Newly identified therapeutic target could lead to more effective treatment of glaucoma

Newly identified therapeutic target could lead to more effective treatment of glaucoma

Readers and tweeters urgently plea for a proper ‘role’ call in the ER

Readers and tweeters urgently plea for a proper ‘role’ call in the ER

UVA research provides new insight into common causes of vision loss

UVA research provides new insight into common causes of vision loss