Title

Machelle Pardue

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Title/Position

Professor, Vice Chair of Research, Dept. of Ophthalmology

Areas of Research

Areas of Research

Neuroengineering

Publications

Publications

Google Scholar, PubMed

Contact

Contact

Georgia Tech

Pardue Lab

Appointments and Affiliations

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Machelle Pardue Named Interim Chair of Coulter BME

The expression pattern of the photoreceptor protein OPN5 in a mouse retina. The protein is sensitive to violet light and, as reported in a new study from a group of international researchers, plays an important role in the ability of violet light to stop the progression of myopia. This violet light effect has been previously reported, but now researchers are beginning to understand how it works. The prevalence of myopia has been growing worldwide, and it is especially common in Asian countries.

Understanding How Violet Light Can Stop Myopia Progression