Nov 18, 2024
Understanding blue light: Making sense of the spectrum
By Thomas A. Wong, OD, FAAO, FNAP & Karl Citek, OD, PhD, FAAO A new classification system helps patients reach informed decisions.
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Nov 18, 2024
4 favorite foods with the most toxic plasticizers
By Anastasia Climan, RDN, CD-N | Fact-checked by Barbara Bekiesz | Published November 15, 2024 Key Takeaways The use of phthalates in food processing and packaging has led to widespread daily exposure, often in foods that are marketed…
Nov 12, 2024
Pistachios take over carrots as ultimate weapon for better, sharper vision?
Scientists have found nutty substitute for people seeking to improve eye health but dislike carrot by: Web Desk November 11, 2024 Carrots are often hailed as a superfood for eye…
Nov 8, 2024
FDA grants de novo authorization to photobiomodulation device for dry AMD
Key takeaways: The light delivery system maintained vision in a trial among patients with dry age-related macular degeneration. It is the first authorized treatment for vision loss related to dry…
Nov 7, 2024
Dropless cataract surgery: Shifting paradigm in postoperative care
Author(s): Monique M. Barbour, MD, Bria George, PharmD Key Takeaways Dropless cataract surgery eliminates postoperative eye drops, enhancing patient adherence and reducing complications like infection and inflammation. Intracameral drug delivery…
Nov 7, 2024
FDA clears investigational new drug application for wet AMD gene therapy
The FDA granted investigational drug clearance to HG202, a CRISPR/Cas13Y RNA-editing therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration, according to a press release from HuidaGene. According to the release, HG202 is the…
Nov 6, 2024
Intense pulsed light for treatment of dry eye disease
Author(s): David Hutton Joanne F. Shen, MD, director of the dry eye clinic at Mayo Clinic’s campus in Phoenix, Arizona, and a research team studied 35 patients treated with IPL/MGX.…
Nov 4, 2024
UV protection for the eyes: What patients need to know
October 29, 2024, By Cristina M. Schnider, OD, MSc, MBA, FAAO Many people know that invisible UV light can cause a sunburn and contribute to skin aging and skin cancer, but…
Oct 29, 2024
Daily consumption of pistachios boosts macular pigment optical density in healthy adults
October 28, 2024 Key takeaways: Eating 2 oz. of pistachios daily for 12 weeks significantly increased macular pigment optical density. Serum lutein concentration also improved in the group that consumed…
Oct 28, 2024
Genetic Links Explored: How inherited retinal dystrophies affect refractive errors in patients
Specific genes associated with inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs) also influence refractive errors (RE), such as myopia and hyperopia, according to a study that found these genetic patterns vary widely, suggesting…
Oct 28, 2024
Alkeus Pharmaceuticals announces topline results from SAGA trial on GA treatment
October 25, 2024 ew study about Geographic Atrophy By Jordana Joy, Associate Editor The data showed a 15.3% reduction in the GA lesion growth rate versus placebo from 6 to 24…
Oct 23, 2024
#GIVING TUESDAY 2024
SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday December 3rd, 2024 #GivingTuesday—a movement to create a global day of giving Today. We need your help to help those Living with Macular Degeneration On Tuesday,…
Oct 22, 2024
Light therapy: Potential treatment for dry AMD
by: Lynda Charters Listen Key Takeaways Photobiomodulation may reduce visual loss and disease progression in dry AMD, offering a new treatment option for patients. The study showed significant visual acuity…
Oct 7, 2024
Metformin Shows Promise for Treating Macular Degeneration in Mice
A new study shows metformin may help prevent vision loss associated with age-related macular degeneration. News Published: October 7, 2024 Original story from the University of Chicago Age-related macular degeneration…
Sep 23, 2024
Alkeus Pharmaceuticals announces results from the SAGA study of oral gildeuretinol in patients with GA
September 19, 2024 By David Hutton Oral gildeuretinol demonstrated a clinically meaningful reduction in the geographic atrophy lesion growth rate at 24 months, supporting additional clinical development. SAGA topline data has…
Sep 19, 2024
Eye Drop Company in FDA’s Sights Once Again
The agency sounds alarm that products still may contain amniotic fluid by Kristina Fiore, Director of Enterprise & Investigative Reporting, MedPage Today September 17, 2024 The FDA has sent another letter — this…
Sep 16, 2024
These foods sabotage sleep
By Julia Ries | Fact-checked by Davi Sherman | Published September 13, 2024 Key Takeaways Certain foods like chocolate, greasy snacks, and spicy dishes can disrupt sleep due to their effects on digestion and caffeine content.…
Sep 12, 2024
The Changing Landscape of Nutrition in Medicine
A look at developments that have propelled us forward and those still to come for eye care. by: Julie Poteet, OD, MS, CNS, FOWNS At A Glance The increasing prevalence…
Sep 11, 2024
Up to 1 in 5 Dementia Cases May Be Attributable to Vision Impairment
Contrast sensitivity impairment showed the strongest relationship by Judy George, Deputy Managing Editor, MedPage TodaySeptember 5, 2024 Last Updated September 6, 2024 Key Takeaways Up to 19% of prevalent dementia cases may be…
Sep 9, 2024
AiViva Biopharma completes enrollment in Phase 1 clinical trial of AIV007 for AMD, DME
By David Hutton The Phase 1 trial is a multicenter, open-label, dose-escalation safety clinical trial, with 18 subjects, who each have received a single periocular injection of AIV007 AiViva Biopharma Inc…
Aug 21, 2024
AOA urges eye care provider consultation before use, purchase of MSM eye drops
August 20, 2024, By Jordana Joy, Associate Editor The alert follows a warning letter issued by the US FDA to a company that manufactures eye drops that claim to change eye…
Aug 15, 2024
Prevalence of AMD-related vision loss expected to increase as population ages
By Kate YoungFact checked by Heather Biele Key takeaways: Prevalence of AMD-related blindness decreased globally from 2000 to 2020. Older age is associated with greater prevalence of AMD-related vision loss.…
Aug 12, 2024
Sandoz announces FDA approval for new biosimilar
New Press Release The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Sandoz biosimilar Enzeevu™ (aflibercept-abzv) 2 mg vial kit and pre-filled syringe for intravitreal injection. Enzeevu is indicated to…
Aug 12, 2024
Multivitamins could potentially shorten your lifespan
By Lisa Marie Basile | Fact-checked by Davi Sherman | Published July 16, 2024 Key Takeaways A new cohort study published in JAMA Network Open analyzed data from nearly 400,000 participants over 20 years and found that the use…
Aug 9, 2024
Ocular Therapeutix receives FDA nod for SOL-R registrational study of Axpaxli
New Study Ocular Therapeutix obtained FDA support to use the phase 3 SOL-R trial as the next step in the regulatory process for Axpaxli, according to a press release. The FDA…
Aug 6, 2024
AREDS2 supplement slows expansion of geographic atrophy, even in late-stage AMD
by: Steven Ferrucci, OD, FAAO Key takeaways: The AREDS2 supplement slowed the expansion of geographic atrophy toward the fovea by approximately 55% over 3 years in patients with dry AMD.…
Jul 28, 2024
Stave off cognitive decline: Eat this mushroom
By Julia Ries | Fact-checked by Davi Sherman | Published July 25, 2024 Key Takeaways The lion’s mane mushroom is gaining popularity for its potential health benefits, particularly in supporting memory and preventing cognitive decline. Mushrooms, including…
Jul 26, 2024
Heart Pounding, Stomach-Knotting: Stress & You
The Stress Response Your muscles tense, your heart races and your breath comes faster — we all know what stress feels like. The “fight or flight” response is behind it:…
Jul 25, 2024
Could Metformin Fill the Bill for Geographic Atrophy Prevention?
Case-control study shows reduction in new-onset GA, particularly in nondiabetic patients by Charles Bankhead, Senior Editor, MedPage TodayJuly 22, 2024 STOCKHOLM — The risk of developing geographic atrophy (GA) declined significantly in…
Jul 8, 2024
FDA approves Vabysmo prefilled syringe for retinal diseases
Key takeaways: The prefilled syringe is indicated for wet age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and retinal vein occlusion. The syringe will be available in the U.S. later this year.…