Nov 5, 2026
What Is Contrast Sensitivity—and Why Does It Matter with Macular Degeneration?
By: W. Jarrod Long, OD, FAAO, FIALVS Many people with macular degeneration are told that their eye-chart vision has not …
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Oct 27, 2026
AREDS vitamins, Mediterranean diet slow rate of geographic atrophy progression
By: Jennifer Lim, MD By: Holly Vernyi Fact checked by: Christine Klimanskis, ELS NEW ORLEANS — In this video from …
Oct 27, 2026
Macular Degeneration Association (MDA Announces Two Funded Research Projects for Fiscal Year 2026–2027
Macular Degeneration Association (MDA) is pleased to announce funding for two research projects for fiscal year 2026–2027, supporting scientific investigations …
Oct 27, 2026
Why You Need an EYE EXAM
by: Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO- Doctor Eye Health When was your last eye exam? In this video, I review health …
Oct 15, 2026
At-home IOP-measuring device decreased patient anxiety, increased doctor confidence
By: Justin Cooper Fact-checked by: Jennifer Mesce Key takeaways: Most ophthalmologists who prescribed home tonometry said it influenced clinical management …
Oct 15, 2026
Geographic Atrophy Growth Rate Reduced by Half With Anti-Inflammasome Implant
Best-performing dose of kamuvudine K8 lesion cut growth rate by 43% at 3 months, 70% at 6 months By: Charles …
Oct 14, 2026
Clinical Trial Opportunity: Phase 3 Study for Wet AMD
Recruiting Phase 3 Study to Assess the Injection Burden, Adverse Events, Change in Disease Activity, and Long-Term Preservation of Visual …
Oct 8, 2026
Celebrating World Sight Day October 8th
World Sight Day 2026: “Love Your Eyes”, Protect Your Vision October 8, 2026, is World Sight Day—a time to …
Oct 6, 2026
Low-Calorie Diet, Exercise Reversed Type 2 Diabetes Without Meds
by Kristen Monaco, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Trial focused on younger adults with early-onset diabetes A low-calorie diet and …
Oct 5, 2026
Patients with dry eye say quality of life improved after Tryptyr treatmen
By Justin Cooper Fact-checked by Jennifer Mesce Key takeaways: Patient-reported quality of life improved across multiple domains after Tryptyr treatment. …
Sep 28, 2026
Sleep patterns may influence over 150 diseases
By: Andrew (Drew) Rhoades Fact-checked by: Mindy Valcarcel, MS Key takeaways: Longer REM sleep was associated with a lower risk …
Sep 16, 2026
Nutrition Corner with Dr. Julie Poteet
Nutrition Corner with Dr. Julie Poteet One of the most common questions I hear from patients with age-related macular …
Sep 16, 2026
Five Questions to Ask Your Low Vision Doctor
Five Questions to Ask Your Low Vision Doctor By: Jarrod Long, OD, FIALVS-Low Vision Specialist, Mid West Low Vision Macular …
Sep 14, 2026
Cognitive behavioral therapy may reduce biological aging in older adults with insomnia
Published September 9, 2026Originally published on Newswise: Mental Health Key points summarized by the MDLinx Team. CBT-I may matter beyond …
Sep 14, 2026
11 Simple Ways to Lower Your Blood Sugar
How to bring your A1C back to a healthy range and avoid type 2 diabetes. Plus, could ice cream help? …
Aug 27, 2026
Dual-action dry eye drop combining Xiidra and Miebo shows effect at 15 days
By: Justin Cooper Fact checked by: Christine Klimanskis, ELS Key takeaways: Significant corneal staining reductions were achieved at day 15 …
Aug 19, 2026
The Macular Degeneration Association Is Proud to Partner with Hadley!
The Macular Degeneration Association (MDA) is excited and proud to announce our new partnership with Hadley, an organization that helps …
Aug 10, 2026
NIH findings suggest Mediterranean diet associated with slower AMD progression
Optometry Times Author(s): Anita Shiva Physicians recommend a Mediterranean, or similar, diet to slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration …
Jul 29, 2026
Vision-restoring retinal microchip launches across Europe
Fact checked by: Nancy Hemphill, ELS, Key takeaways: The microchip implant will be available in 30 European countries. Science Corp. …
Jul 14, 2026
How to Choose Sunglasses That Actually Protect Your Eyes
by: Nina Bradley With summer in full swing, sunglasses are an essential accessory. This is a great article on how …
Jul 14, 2026
Tiny Stanford-invented chip helps blind patients read again
By: Crystal Bailey KTVU FOX 2 Stanford Published July 13, 2026 8:23 PM PDT Stanford-invented chip helps blind people read again …
Jul 14, 2026
Lupin recalls more than 2.5 million eye drops
By: Justin Cooper Fact checked by: Christine Klimanskis, ELS Key takeaways: Lupin Pharmaceuticals recalled bottles of prednisolone acetate eye drops. …
Jul 10, 2026
FDA accepts Outlook Therapeutics’ resubmitted BLA for ONS-5010 (LYTENAVA)
Author(s): Martin David Harp Key Takeaways FDA review proceeds under a Class 1 resubmission with a July 29, 2026 PDUFA …
Jul 2, 2026
Celebrate Independence Day Safely: Protect Your Vision This Fourth of July
Happy 250th Birthday, America! As families and friends gather to celebrate Independence Day with backyard barbecues, pool parties, and dazzling …
Jul 2, 2026
Happy Independence Day
In observance of the July 4th holiday, the Macular Degeneration Association will be closed on Friday, July 3rd. Please have …
Jul 1, 2026
Coffee Lovers and Their Livers Can Celebrate, Study Suggests
Five or more cups a day linked to the greatest benefit by Mike Bassett, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Key Takeaways Coffee …
Jun 30, 2026
Beyond AREDS2: The Next Evolution in Nutritional Support for Macular Degeneration
Beyond AREDS2: The Next Evolution in Nutritional Support for Macular Degeneration For more than two decades, the Age-Related Eye Disease …
Jun 30, 2026
An Introduction to PBM (Light) Therapy for Dry Macular Degeneration
An Introduction to PBM (Light) Therapy for Dry Macular Degeneration By: Jarrod Long, OD, FIALVS- Midwest Low Vision and the …
Jun 24, 2026
Why Can’t I Sleep? The Science of Better Sleep, Insomnia and Brian Health with Dr. Andrea Matsumura
You spend nearly one-third of your life asleep. Yet most people have no idea what their brain is actually doing …
Jun 16, 2026
Aspirin Use May Increase Risk for Early, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
by: Jessica Nye, PhD | Publish DateJune 15, 2026 KEY POINT: Clinicians may consider monitoring serum lipid profiles and macular …