Japanese researchers have successfully used a transplant of human stem cells to close a hole in a key part of a monkey's retina. They say the achievement could pave the way for better treatment of ...

Research in monkeys suggests that a human stem cell transplant may one day be a treatment for torn retinal tissue Tears in the macula cause distorted vision but current treatment does little to ...

A group of scientists restored vision in a monkey by using human stem cells to fix a hole in its retina. The research could open new doors for vision treatment in humans and other animals, too. A new ...

A macular hole may progress through four stages, each with different features. An early stage hole may resolve without treatment, while a later stage hole typically requires surgery. The macula is a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Pars plana vitrectomy with internal limiting membrane peeling for macular hole closure is better than pars plana ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Myopic macular holes often do not respond well to conventional approaches. Secondary techniques are needed to ...

In a new study, stem cell therapy showed promise at treating small gaps in the macula, the central part of the eye's retina, which can cause distorted or blurred vision. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay ...