Research in horses may eventually lead to a treatment for people who develop blindness as a result of the autoimmune disease ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the risk of an outbreak of the bird flu in humans is low, although Illinois’ health department is preparing for the possibility. On Friday, ...

When even the most highly trained surgeons perform procedures on the retina-one of the smallest, most delicate parts of the human body-the stakes are high.

Two cats that belonged to Michigan dairy workers exposed to bird flu died after being infected with the virus last year.

Because the cornea is an avascular, low-cell-density tissue that relies on aqueous humor circulation to maintain metabolism, ...

A robotic device developed by University of Utah engineers allows eye surgeons to perform high-precision procedures on the retina, the fragile lining on the back of the eye that is less than a ...

At least four Oregon cats have been euthanized in the past two months after developing severe symptoms from bird flu.

Three bovine veterinary practitioners had evidence prior infection with highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza despite having ...

In Greek mythology, a chimera is a grotesque hybrid. But chimeras are not just tales. Here's how some scientists have been ...