New Research being developed at Stanford Tiny, light-sensitive chips developed by Stanford researchers could one day restore sight to the blind Millions of people are slowly losing their vision to diseases of the retina, such… read more →
Why our eyesight is best at dusk and dawn: The brain evolved to be sharper at times of low light People see best at 8pm, when twilight falls, and 8am, in the hours after dawn… read more →
Seniors & Aging: 5 Reasons seniors fall – are you at risk? Falling is a serious concern for older adults and with good reason – 1 in 4 Canadian seniors will fall this year alone!… read more →
Medicare is still researching the use of the genetic test. We are expecting their decision to cover it this year. – MDA Medicare to reimburse genetic testing for AMD One clinician believes this ruling could… read more →
Long-Term NSAID Use May Be Protective in AMD by: Amanda Warren A study examining the relationship between nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) use and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has determined that long-term use of NSAID is associated with… read more →
New Gene Therapy Corrects a Form of Inherited Macular Degeneration in Canine Model Philadelphia, PA (Scicasts) — Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have developed a gene therapy that successfully treats a form of macular degeneration… read more →
Great article out of the U S News Health. Macular Degeneration: Managing This Vision Condition Early treatment and vision rehabilitation help people stay independent and see as well as possible. By: Lisa Esposito, Staff Writer… read more →
Health apps aren’t a replacement for going to the doctor’s By: Stuart Price With each passing day, there’s more and more health related apps available on cell phones. Some even claim to help diagnose eye problems.… read more →
Genetic Basis Uncovered for Glaucoma BY WILL DOSS In two recent publications, Northwestern Medicine scientists and international collaborators discovered mutations that cause improper drainage and a buildup of ocular pressure leading to one form of congenital… read more →
Medical AI May Be Better at Spotting Eye Disease Than Real Doctors WRITTEN BY: Patrick Caughill IN BRIEF Researchers at the Singapore National Eye Center have built AI that can help diagnose disease faster than… read more →