Oct 31, 2013 | Information, Macular Tips, Nutrition
We all know that candy is bad for us, but around this time of year, we try to forget that and live in the spirit of #Halloween! Did you know that candy, sugar and other low quality carbs can negatively affect how you see? Can halloween candy affect Macular...
Oct 26, 2013 | AMD Research, Latest News
New Surgery Offers Hope for Patients With Age-Related Macular Degeneration A new surgical procedure at Sharp Memorial Outpatient Pavilion offers hope for patients with end-stage, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in older...
Oct 15, 2013 | AMD Research, Macular Tips
Eye drops may possibly treat AMD- A drop a day may soon keep blindness away. Researchers say they have found a possible treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) — the leading cause of blindness among the elderly — that could be delivered via...
Oct 10, 2013 | AMD Research, Macular Tips
The ForeseeHome AMD Monitor is the first FDA cleared home based telemonitoring system for patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It is indicated for patients diagnosed with the dry form of AMD who are at risk of developing the sight threatening wet form...
Oct 10, 2013 | Latest News, Low Vision
International Academy of Low Vision Specialists (IALVS) Marks World Sight Day By Urging Everyone to Get Their Eyes Tested US optometrist group IALVS joins WHO and other international agencies on World Sight Day October 10, 2013 to focus attention on vision impairment...
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