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A 15-minute VR eye test could flag vision changes tied to brain health

by Lisa Howard, UC Davis edited by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source A resident at Eskaton Village takes part in a virtual eye exam. Credit: UC Davis Health In the recreation room at Eskaton Village in Carmichael, Bonnie Dale, one of the residents, is trying on a virtual reality (VR) headset. Colorful […]

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Amino acid glutamine is important for eye health, research finds

by University of Michigan edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Rod photoreceptor-specific knockout of glutaminase (GLS) displays rapid retinal degeneration and increased markers of cell death. Credit: eLife (2025). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.100747.3 The retina places a large energy demand on the body, in part due to the activity of photoreceptors. These specialized cells are responsible for receiving light and

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