The exact number of kids with Batten disease remains unknown; however, some researchers have estimated it affects around three out of every 100,000 children in the U.S. Two of Tracy VanHoutan's ...

Researchers at WashU Medicine have described the neurodegeneration that occurs in the nervous system of the bowel in Batten disease, a rare and fatal genetic condition. In their latest study ...

The parent perspective led Cooper on a scientific quest that began four years ago — and continues today — to study the half-billion nerve cells in the bowel wall that are part of the enteric nervous ...

George’s University and other institutions has shown that examining the blood vessels in the back of our eyes, called the retina, can help predict risks of high blood pressure and heart disease.

dry eye, infections, refractive errors, keratoconus, Fuch’s Dystrophy and more. Cornea disease or injury can severely affect your vision and can be very painful, and it is important to seek prompt ...

Dr. Stuart Batten, MD works in Arvada, CO as a Family Medicine Physician. Dr. Batten is board certified in Family Practice and graduated from Howard University College of Medicine. Dr. Batten ...

Over time, Graves’ disease may cause long-term effects that cause problems with your heart, bones, skin, and eyes, especially if it’s not adequately treated. Keep reading to learn more about ...

also called dry eye syndrome or dry eye disease. It means your eyes can’t maintain a healthy coating of tears, which your eyes need. If your eyes feel dry because of allergies, your symptoms may ...

In the rapidly evolving gene therapy landscape for ophthalmic genetics, Casey Eye Institute researcher Renee Ryals, Ph.D., is pioneering a new approach to inherited retinal diseases. Her lab, in ...