University Scientists Discover Rare Eye Neurons

Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science researchers have discovered rare neurons in the eye that are crucial for our visual system to maintain a sharp, steady image of the world. These findings will impact our understanding of the human retina and likely provide insights into the pathology of eye movement disorders.

The study, recently published in Nature, was led by Teresa Puthussery, OD, PhD, an assistant professor at the Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science and the Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute. First author, Anna Yao Mei Wang, PhD, is a postdoctoral scholar in The Puthussery Lab.

For a full review of this exciting and groundbreaking research, read the full summary at the Berkeley optometry school’s page dedicated to the project.