Botox is a form of toxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. The botulinum toxin in food or wounds blocks the signal transmission between nerves and muscles resulting in botulism, or ...
This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had a wonky eye. While my left eye looks straight ahead, my right eye looks up and out into the distance – meaning that when I’m speaking to you, it will ...
Hypertropia is a condition where one eye points upward. It is one of four types of eye misalignment, or “strabismus.” The condition can cause depth perception issues and blurred vision. Strabismus ...
Thyroid eye disease (TED), also known as Graves’ eye disease, usually stems from an autoimmune condition that starts when immune cells attack the thyroid gland, a tiny butterfly-shaped gland at the ...