Retina France – Call for Research Projects

The Retina France Association, upon advice of its Scientific Committee, proposes to promote research and therapeutic applications in the field of retinal degeneration, and other eye conditions within the scope of rare diseases.
» Retina France – Call for Research Projects

Dry eye syndrome

Neuroptis successfully completes the pre-clinical phase for ML7
» Dry eye syndrome

EURETINA Observership Programme

EURETINA is delighted to announce a new grant programme to support European Trainees who wish to observe a clinical practice in a hospital or university setting.
» EURETINA Observership Programme

First stem-cell therapy recommended for approval in EU

New treatment for rare condition caused by burns to the eye
» First stem-cell therapy recommended for approval in EU

The retina changes its „language“ with changing brightness

A study at the University of Tübingen highlights the intricate nature of visual responses – findings may help to improve digital cameras as well as visual prosthetics.
» The retina changes its „language“ with changing brightness

Current News

Major cause of blindness linked to calcium deposits in the eye

January 22, 2015

Microscopic spheres of calcium phosphate have been linked to the development of age-related macular... [more]

New surgical tool minimises cross-contamination risk

January 22, 2015

Sometimes a simple cast is not enough to fix a broken bone. Surgery may instead be necessary to... [more]

Stem cells from a patient's healthy eye could one day be used to repair a scarred cornea

January 21, 2015

Treating the potentially blinding haze of a scar on the cornea might be as straightforward as... [more]

Enzymatic activity essential for vision may provide target for drug transport

January 20, 2015

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have uncovered the mechanism that... [more]

Vast majority of ophthalmologists treating uveal melanoma use molecular testing to guide patient care

January 19, 2015

Castle Biosciences Inc. has announced the publication of study results that assess current clinical... [more]

Major contract to support new pan-EU pension fund

January 16, 2015

The European Commission has made a key step on the way to establishing a new pan-European pension... [more]

Hybrid chemical/genetic therapy restores light sensitivity to retina in blind mice and dogs

January 15, 2015

A new genetic therapy not only helped blind mice regain enough light sensitivity to distinguish... [more]

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Vision Research in Europe

Visionary of the Quarter

Image Peter Humphries
Prof. Peter Humphries

This winter we want to introduce Prof. Peter Humphries and the major topics of his research work

Point in Focus

Image Award Session 2012

Two Awards – One Message: Promoting Excellence in Ophthalmology

The laureates of the European Vision Award and the Carl Zeiss European Young Investigator Award were honoured at the EVER meeting in Nice, France.

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Research & Politics

White Book: A Vision for Horizon 2020

White Book: A Vision for Horizon 2020

"A European Strategic Roadmap for Vision Research and Ophthalmology published" - This White Book aims at convincing the major stakeholders in Europe that Vision Research and Ophthalmology is a discipline not only at the forefront of research but also at the forefront of translation of its scientific results into clinical practice.

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Young Researcher in Focus

Photo Dominic Eberle
Dominic Eberle

Read more about Dominic Eberle and his work in the field of vision research.