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Jun 16, 2025
Author(s): Christine Curcio, PhD, Sheryl Stevenson Conferences|International SPECTRALIS Symposium – and Beyond From basal laminar deposits to foveal centering, a new framework refines what clinicians see—and what they treat—in outer…
Jun 16, 2025
By Justin Cooper Fact checked by Christine Klimanskis, ELS Key takeaways: Cataract surgery had a protective effect against overall dementia and Alzheimer’s, but not vascular dementia. There was no protection…
Jun 16, 2025
By Alex Young Fact checked by Eamon N. Dreisbach Key takeaways: A hospital in New York had a higher percentage of undiagnosed AMD compared with CDC reported values. Researchers hope…
Jun 12, 2025
Author(s): Sheryl Stevenson Alcon’s announcement of the FDA approval for its acoltremon ophthalmic solution 0.003% (Tryptyr; formerly AR-15512) for the treatment of signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED)1,2 brings…
Jun 10, 2025
Press Release Hello, The Macular Degeneration Association is one of the 1,200+ patient advocacy organizations (PAOs) in the United States working to support patients and caregivers. However, many people…
Jun 10, 2025
ByAnthony DeFino Fact checked byChristine Klimanskis, ELS Key takeaways: Home OCT may help patients achieve extended dosing intervals through consistent fluid evaluation. Scans are reviewed by AI through a cloud-based…
Jun 2, 2025
Edited by Shrabasti Bhattacharya TOPLINE: Current smokers faced up to 12-fold higher risk for age-related macular degeneration, a threefold higher risk for primary open-angle glaucoma, and a fourfold higher risk…
May 27, 2025
Author(s): Emily Kaiser Maharjan Key Takeaways Aldeyra’s phase 3 trial of reproxalap showed statistical superiority in reducing ocular discomfort compared to the vehicle, supporting NDA resubmission. The unique chamber trial…
May 26, 2025
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May 16, 2025
Exafield US, a healthcare market research company based in the USA, is conducting a study on visual impairments and would love to hear your opinions! We are seeking English-speaking individuals…
May 15, 2025
Living with GA: How patients in the US and Western Europe cope Author(s): Lynda Charters Key Takeaways Geographic atrophy significantly impacts patients’ daily activities, independence, and mental health, necessitating coping…
May 15, 2025
By: Jeffry Gerson, OD, FAAO- Medical Director for the Macular Degeneration Association When we were at our recent in-person seminar in Denver, we had the opportunity to have a representative…
May 15, 2025
By: Jeffry Gerson, OD, FAAO- Medical Director for the Macular Degeneration Association Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a new treatment that was recently approved (November 2024) by the United States Food &…
May 15, 2025
by Julie Poteet, OD, MS, CNS, FOWNS If you’re living with macular degeneration, you’ve likely heard about vitamins, antioxidants, and eating leafy greens to protect your eyes. But did you…
May 12, 2025
May 11, 2025, By Sydney M Crago Katherine Talcott, a retina specialist at Cole Eye Institute at the Cleveland Clinic, presented at the Retinal World Congress 2025 meeting. In her presentation…
May 11, 2025
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May 2, 2025
By: Tatjana Josifova a,*, Katarzyna Konieczka b,c, Andreas Sch€otzau d, Josef Flammer b a Eye Clinic Orasis, Department for Medical and Surgical Retina, Reinach, Switzerland b Department of Ophthalmology, University…
Apr 22, 2025
Running for Rita update Maxim finished the Half Marathon in 1 hour and 49 minutes. “Race day was amazing—such a…
Apr 22, 2025
By: Moira Mahoney Fact checked by: Christine Klimanskis, ELS Key takeaways: Treatment with ocular lubricants reduced Headache Impact Test scores in adults with migraine and dry eye disease. No significant…
Apr 17, 2025
Matters of Vision! 2025 Denver-Aurora, CO. The Macular Degeneration Association will host a Free educational program on Saturday, May 10th. Registration required- Call (855) 962-2852 to reserve your seat(s)- Limited…
Apr 17, 2025
Author(s): Martin David Harp Key Takeaways Vantage Biosciences has begun a phase 2 trial for VX-01, targeting moderate to severe NPDR without CI-DME. The study is double masked, randomized, placebo…
Apr 6, 2025
This is interesting and important. The bottom line: If you are getting treated for wet AMD and stop going to follow-ups, you are proven not to do as well as…
Mar 31, 2025
With the Aira app, people with vision loss connect to vetted, live, expertly trained assistants. Using the camera on your smartphone, they walk you through whatever task you’re struggling to…
Mar 26, 2025
March 24, 2025 By Jordana Joy, Associate Editor Researchers developed eye drop formulations 17-mer and H105A, both containing a short peptide, to administer to mice in the form of a drop…
Mar 24, 2025
Join Our FREE Webinar! Topic: Beyond Food: The Mediterranean Diet as a Holistic Approach to AMD Management When: March 26, 2025, at 12 PM EDT Duration: 1 hour Learn how…
Mar 24, 2025
Opinions Link Research is looking for retinal vein occlusion (RVO) patients to participate in a paid market research study, sharing their opinions on this condition and treatments taken…
Mar 24, 2025
March 20, 2025, By Jordana Joy, Associate Editor Patients reported that Miebo significantly reduced overall symptoms severity at the primary endpoint of change from baseline in the severity of overall dry…
Mar 18, 2025
New Research Astaxanthin (AstaReal®) Improved Acute and Chronic Digital Eye Strain inChildren: A Randomized Double‑Blind Placebo‑Controlled Trial Karen A. Hecht· Megha Marwah· Vincent Wood· Yasuhiro Nishida· Austin E. Bach· Jeffry…
Mar 18, 2025
Author(s): Lynda Charters Key Takeaways Cigarette smoking significantly reduces choroidal vascularity, as indicated by a decreased choroidal vascularity index (CVI). Smoking increases oxidative stress, affecting vascular endothelium and reducing retinal…
Mar 14, 2025
By Sarah Caesar | Fact-checked by Barbara Bekiesz | Published March 10, 2025 Industry Buzz “[It’s] important to consider gradually tapering patients onto these drugs. Slowly lowering blood sugar, rather than doing so rapidly, may help reduce…