Eyes On Research

Unless you’ve been living in isolation for a few years, you will have heard that cigarettes have been associated with many diseases in the body. But can it cause any harm to the eyes as well? In this episode, our host will discuss what the data has to say about the possible harmful effects of smoking in your visual health.Support the Show.In these episodes, we try and digest the

Are you or do you know anyone who is colourblind? It is indeed quite common, with prevalences as high as 8% in some ethnicities. Listen to our host, Dr Thales Guimaraes, as he walks us through how the colour machinery works in the eye, as well as the types of colour blindness and how it is inherited.Support the Show.In these episodes, we try and digest the latest advances in ophtha

If you are like me, you love a good ol’ double espresso early in the morning. But can coffee consumption cause any damage in our eyes and vision? In this episode, we will be talking about the pharmacological effects of caffeine in the body and its associations with diseases in the eye.Support the Show.In these episodes, we try and digest the latest advances in ophthalmology and o

Do you need to wear glasses or contact lenses, and never knew what was going on exactly? Well, look no further! Our host, Dr. Thales Guimaraes, is walking us through what these very common types of problems are, who is at risk, and how it is currently managed.Support the Show.In these episodes, we try and digest the latest advances in ophthalmology and ocular research using simple

In this episode, we will be talking about Stargardt disease, one of the most common forms of inherited retinal disease. Our host, Dr Thales Guimaraes, will talk about basic concepts, the main symptoms reported by patients, and the main avenues of treatment.Shoutout to Stargardt’s Connected, a family support group for the disease. You can visit them at https://stargardtsconnected.

Have you heard of Keratoconus? Join us as our host, Dr Thales Guimaraes, walks us through what it is, its causes and available treatments. Spoiler alert: do not rub your eyes! Support the Show.In these episodes, we try and digest the latest advances in ophthalmology and ocular research using simple terms. If you like what we do, consider supporting us by clicking in the link above.

You may have heard many times about the promises of stem cell-based treatments. But where exactly do we stand research-wise, and are we ready to treat retinal degenerations with stem cell? Our host, Dr Thales Guimaraes, will answer this question while providing a summary of the advances to date.Support the Show.In these episodes, we try and digest the latest advances in ophthalmolo

Myopia, a.k.a. short-sightedness is a common type of refractive error. But did you know that, in some countries, 8 out of every 10 individuals are short-sighted? And worse – it is estimated that 50% of the worldwide population will have shortsightedness by 2050! Listen to our host, Dr Thales Guimaraes, going through all the scientific evidence available to explain why the prevale

We are back with the right foot! In this episode, we will discuss the most common cause of visual loss in adults above 50 years of age, a complex disease called age-related macular degeneration. Our host, Dr Thales Guimaraes, will also be talking about the forms of the disease, new approved treatments and what the future holds.Support the Show.In these episodes, we try and digest t

Have you heard of the story of the Pingelap island, a.k.a. The Island of the Colourblind? In this episode, we will be talking about an extreme form of inherited colourblindness called achromatopsia. Our host, Dr Thales Guimaraes, will also be discussing where we stand in terms of treatments. Support the Show.In these episodes, we try and digest the latest advances in ophthalmology