Researchers take key step toward developing a gene therapy for Usher syndrome type 1F
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 Eye-opening AI: ChatGPT takes on ophthalmology exam with promising resultsEye-opening AI: ChatGPT takes on ophthalmology exam with promising results
 
A recent study evaluates the performance of ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, in ophthalmology by analyzing its successes and shortcomings.
 
 
 Researchers take key step toward developing a gene therapy for Usher syndrome type 1FResearchers take key step toward developing a gene therapy for Usher syndrome type 1F
 
Usher Syndrome type 1F is a rare but severe genetic disease that causes deafness, lack of balance, and progressive blindness.
 
   New deep learning AI model can help screen for retinopathy of prematurity in infantsNew deep learning AI model can help screen for retinopathy of prematurity in infants
 
The team developed a deep learning AI model that can identify which at-risk infants have ROP that may lead to blindness if left untreated, and they hope their technique could improve access to screening in the many areas with limited neonatal services and few trained ophthalmologists.
 
   High-resolution atlas illustrates the development of human retinaHigh-resolution atlas illustrates the development of human retina
 
What cell types are found in which human tissue, and where? Which genes are active in the individual cells, and which proteins are found there?
 
 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 blindnessIn a University of California, Irvine-led study, researchers have discovered small-molecule drugs with potential clinical utility in the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy (DR), and retinitis pigmentosa (RP).