Hani Salehi-Had MD

Hani Salehi-Had MD Dr. Hani Salehi-Had is a Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon, specialized in the medical & surgical treatment of the retina, vitreous & macula. Contact us at (714) 901-2006.

Retina-on-a-chip offers promising perspectives for rare eye diseases.
03/06/2026

Retina-on-a-chip offers promising perspectives for rare eye diseases.

Researchers at the University of Twente and Radboudumc are developing a promising new model to enhance understanding of the human retina. They are developing a retina-on-a-chip, in which the three main layers of the retina will eventually be combined. The first two layers have now been successfully....

Study Reveals Potential Therapeutic Target for Treating Glaucoma.
02/27/2026

Study Reveals Potential Therapeutic Target for Treating Glaucoma.

Researchers have identified a metabolically sensitive cell subtype in the eye's drainage system which shows early signs of dysfunction in a genetic mouse model of glaucoma.

Sleeping Without Pillows may Lower Harmful High Internal Eye Pressure in People with Glaucoma.
02/20/2026

Sleeping Without Pillows may Lower Harmful High Internal Eye Pressure in People with Glaucoma.

Sleeping without pillows may help lower high internal eye pressure, the build-up of which causes optic nerve damage and glaucoma-the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide-in people with the condition, suggests preliminary research, published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology...

How diabetes affects your eyes.
02/17/2026

How diabetes affects your eyes.

The eye contains a sensitive layer called the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, which plays a vital role in vision. The blood vessels in the retina can be affected by diabetes, leading to a condition known as diabetic retinopathy. It can develop in anyone with type 1 or type...

AI-powered mobile retina tracker screens for diabetic eye disease with 99% accuracy.
02/10/2026

AI-powered mobile retina tracker screens for diabetic eye disease with 99% accuracy.

A novel AI-powered retina tracker can analyze retinal images with near-perfect accuracy in under one second, according to a study being presented Monday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif. The researchers say the findings offer hope for sight-saving screen...

GLP-1s may reduce risk for cataracts, dry AMD.
02/03/2026

GLP-1s may reduce risk for cataracts, dry AMD.

GLP-1 receptor agonists are not associated with increased risks for dry age-related macular degeneration or cataract development, according to two recently published studies.

Insights into dry eyes gained from stem-cell-derived tear glands.
01/27/2026

Insights into dry eyes gained from stem-cell-derived tear glands.

An estimated 5–15% of people have problems with dry eyes, with symptoms including eye redness, stinging, or burning sensation, and eye fatigue.

Medications and Substances That May Increase Macular Degeneration Risk.
01/23/2026

Medications and Substances That May Increase Macular Degeneration Risk.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that occurs when the macula — the central part of the retina that controls sharp, straight-ahead vision — is damaged. While AMD is primarily linked to aging, genetics, and smoking, some research suggests that certain medications and habits...

Link between falls and vision tied to the home environment in older adults.
01/20/2026

Link between falls and vision tied to the home environment in older adults.

The association between falls and visual function is shaped by living in homes with environmental hazards, according to a study published online Dec. 11 in JAMA Ophthalmology.

EyeCon 2025: The latest on treating ocular surface and cornea disease.
01/16/2026

EyeCon 2025: The latest on treating ocular surface and cornea disease.

Rahul Tonk, MD, MBA a cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon from Princeton Eye Group and faculty at Wills Eye Hospital, shared insights on recent advancements in ocular surface disease (OSD) for the EyeCon 2025 conference in Hollywood, Florida. Tonk and Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, gave thei...

Virtual retina could help unlock new vision loss treatments.
01/13/2026

Virtual retina could help unlock new vision loss treatments.

New computer modeling could help scientists better understand how the retina regenerates, opening the door to new treatments for vision loss, according to a study from the University of Surrey.

The  #1 Step to Preserve Your Vision With Macular Degeneration.
01/09/2026

The #1 Step to Preserve Your Vision With Macular Degeneration.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can cause central vision loss but not complete blindness. Early diagnosis through regular eye exams can slow the progression of AMD.

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