Retina
The retinal layer is in the back of the eye near the optic nerve. It is essential for vision. The retina’s function is to convert the light into electric neural signals and send these electric signals to the brain for visual recognition. The retina comprises several layers, including one that contains specialized cells called photoreceptors. Photoreceptors are of two types: cones and rods. Rods are responsible for vision in low light conditions, such as night-time, while cones are responsible for perceiving colors in normal lighting conditions. The retina plays a vital role in visual perception, making it an essential component of the human visual system.
Retina
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EyeArt: AI-based Diabetic Retinopathy Detection software
EyeArt v2.2.0, developed by Eyenuk Inc., is an AI-powered Class II medical device designed to automatically detect signs of diabetic retinopathy in adult diabetic patients using high-resolution retinal images. This innovative software aims to improve early detection…
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Retinal Imaging Study Unveils Links to Systemic Diseases
Researchers from Mass Eye and Ear and the Broad Institute have published a study in Science Translational Medicine, highlighting the predictive power of retinal imaging. The study, involving 44,823 participants, found 259 genetic loci associated with retinal…
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Artificial retina using synthetic and biological materials
A synthetic, soft tissue retina made of hydrogels and biological cell membrane proteins was developed by an Oxford University student Vanessa Restrepo-Schild. Research involved combining biological and synthetic tissues in a laboratory. Designed like a camera, the…
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