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Light Control May Prevent Eye Damage in Premature Infants, Study Shows
Author: Joan McKenna
A study in mice at the Science of Light Center at Cincinnati Children’s shows that lighting conditions can change how newborn eyes develop, with darkness fostering the development of more rods, the hospital reported Aug. 14. The researchers’ findings could change how newborns are cared for in neonatal intensive care units. In addition, the results may affect how lighting is controlled for future studies involving mice. The study’s lead author, Shane D’Souza, PhD, said in the announcement: “Ma...
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