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Early trigger of diabetic eye disease identified

October 23, 2025 / Diabetes, Research update / InnovateMed Author / eye disease

by Chris Lane, University College London edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Proposed mode of action of LRG1 in diabetic retinopathy. Credit: Science Translational Medicine (2025). DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.adn6047 A team led by UCL scientists has identified a key protein that triggers diabetic retinopathy—a condition caused by high blood sugar damaging the retina’s blood vessels and a leading cause […]

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Risk of eye disease increases during menopause transition

October 21, 2025 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / eye disease

Many symptoms, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness, are commonly associated with the menopause transition. One of the lesser-known symptoms that worsens in midlife is dry eyes. A new study suggests that postmenopausal .. Genetics The role of genetics in modifying the link between earlier menopause and memory decline Women are significantly more likely

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Study confirms long-term benefit of implant for blinding eye disease

August 8, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / eye disease

by The Scripps Research Institute edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Images of a healthy retina (top) and a retina affected by macular telangiectasia type 2 (bottom). Credit: Scripps Research For people with macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel), an orphan retinal disorder that gradually destroys central vision, there have long been no approved treatment options.

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Early trigger of diabetic eye disease identified

Risk of eye disease increases during menopause transition

Study confirms long-term benefit of implant for blinding eye disease

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