Sep 16, 2020
Connecticut Retina Consultants
AMD Center of Excellence FEATURE Today we are pleased to feature one of our AMD Centers of Excellence, Connecticut Retina Consultants. Established in 1990, Connecticut Retina Consultants serves patients…
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Sep 16, 2020
Latest Research for Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
By Dr. Joshua Mali Recently, I have been asked if clinical research in the dry AMD space has been halted or stopped due to COVID-19. The answer is surprisingly no!…
Sep 14, 2020
Retina Associates of Orange County
AMD Center of Excellence FEATURE We are pleased to feature Retina Associates of Orange County as a member of our AMD Center of Excellence. Dr. Charles W.G. Eifrig, Dr. Mrinali…
Sep 11, 2020
Rockland Retina
AMD Center of Excellence FEATURE Please welcome Rockland Retina to our AMD Centers of Excellence. Dr. Louis Maisel and his team care for patients with the latest ophthalmic technology, expert…
Sep 8, 2020
The Eye Associates
AMD Center of Excellence FEATURE We are pleased to feature another AMD Center of Excellence, The Eye Associates. The practice was founded in 1980 and has been proud to help…
Sep 8, 2020
Yep, There’s a Link Between Your Heart and Eye Health
by: Elizabeth Millard According to new research in the American Journal of Medicine, keeping your heart healthy may keep your eyes healthy, too. Eating nutritious foods and getting enough exercise can prevent ocular issues…
Sep 3, 2020
Forest Hills Retinal Diagnostic Center -AMD Center of Excellence!
AMD Center of Excellence! FEATURE Today we are pleased to feature one of our AMD Centers of Excellence, Forest Hills Retinal Diagnostic Center. The practice has been providing quality eye…
Sep 2, 2020
Vitamin E: The Antioxidant Nutrient Your Body Needs for a Healthy Immune System and Much More
By Anthea Levi September 1, 2020 Vitamin E is found in fatty foods like nuts and nut butters. Vitamin E may not be as popular as its buzzier peers (ahem, vitamin D),…
Aug 31, 2020
Retina Specialists of Ohio
FEATURE- Retina Specialists of Ohio Today we are pleased to feature one of our AMD Centers of Excellence, Retina Specialists of Ohio. Located in Northeast Ohio for the past 15…
Aug 28, 2020
Are You at Risk?
Are you at Risk? If you have dry Macular Degeneration and are at higher risk of progressing to wet Macular Degeneration, monitoring for changes in your eyes is critical. Ask…
Aug 20, 2020
AMD Center Of Excellence- FEATURE
Macular Degeneration Association Age-Related Macular Degeneration Center of Excellence FEATURING Wiles Eye Center We are pleased to feature one of our AMD Centers of Excellence, Wiles Eye Center. The practice…
Aug 19, 2020
How to Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits with Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is quite common, especially as people get older. Although younger people can sometimes develop macular generation it’s most common in people who are 50 or older and the…
Aug 18, 2020
Genentech’s Port Delivery System for Wet AMD – A Potential Game-Changer?
By: Jeffry D. Gerson, O.D., F.A.A.O. & Joshua Mali, M.D- Medical Directors for the Macular Degeneration Association The current standard treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an…
Aug 18, 2020
Experiencing Eye Strain Too Often? Here Are Some Prevention Tips That Might Help
Itchiness, tiredness and sometimes burning sensation in the eyes can be a sign of eyestrain. Too much exposure to screen is one of the leading causes of eyestrain. Here are…
Aug 18, 2020
Does Lack of Sleep affect Eye-Health?
by Chris Jackson Not being able to concentrate or being cranky are some of the side effects of not sleeping enough. Sleeping less than required can take a toll on our…
Aug 12, 2020
7 Ways You’re Ruining Your Eyes Every Day
SOME HABITS YOU’VE FALLEN INTO AS A RESULT OF THE PANDEMIC MAY BE HARMING YOUR VISION. By KALI COLEMAN AUGUST 11, 2020 As the months go by, it’s become apparent that…
Aug 6, 2020
Can Red Light Exposure Improve Eyesight?
New Research July 2, 2020 by: Gianna Melillo Looking into a deep red light for 3 minutes each day may significantly improve declining eyesight, according to a study published in…
Aug 4, 2020
Amazon Launches Alexa Accessibility Hub
ERIC HAL SCHWARTZ Amazon has brought together all of the accessibility features and initiatives for the Alexa voice assistant into a central website. The new Alexa Accessibility Hub demonstrates the ways people…
Jul 30, 2020
5 Tips To Keep Your Eyes Healthy
by: Erika P. The eyes are like the built-in cameras that living creatures have, although they may differ in appearances and sizes. Each part works together to help a person…
Jul 23, 2020
Understanding Macular Degeneration During COVID-19 and Beyond
Macular Degeneration Association’s Virtual Patient Awareness Program Understanding Macular Degeneration During COVID-19 and Beyond Your eye care should never take a back seat, even during a pandemic. Join Jeffry D.…
Jul 17, 2020
A new strategy to combat treatment resistance in choroidal neovascularization
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc An international team of researchers led by Baylor College of Medicine and Houston Methodist has discovered a strategy that can potentially address a major challenge to…
Jul 9, 2020
COVID-19 Progress: What New Treatments Are In The Pipeline?
By Joshua Mali, MD – Macular Degeneration Association Medical Director There has been a tremendous amount of progress in the understanding of COVID-19 allowing the potential of some very promising…
Jul 2, 2020
Dr. Jeffry Gerson: Improving AMD Outcomes with the AdaptDx
Jeffry Gerson, OD, FAAO, discusses the AdaptDx by MacuLogix and how he is using it in his practice to uncover previously undetected cases of age-related macular degeneration. To learn more,…
Jun 29, 2020
Wet AMD: Referral and Treatment Regimens
The 101 on wet AMD treatment, from identification to the best treatment regimen. Goal: to support patient education around retinal disease. Identifying and referring for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are…
Jun 22, 2020
Home OCT longitudinal home-based study with patient self-operated device has begun Treating retina specialists monitor disease activity remotely in wet age-related macular degeneration patients
By: Notal Vision Manassas, VA, June 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Notal Vision is proud to announce the enrollment of patients in the first longitudinal home-based study with its investigational…
Jun 22, 2020
Recent Research Could Restore Vision by Converting Skin Cells into Photoreceptors
by: Bob Luthar One of the most complex organs of the human anatomy is the eye. The eye controls the entire visual of an individual, with complex structures and components…
Jun 11, 2020
Macular Degeneration can lead to Sudden, Severe Vision Loss
Dry Macular Degeneration can lead to sudden, severe vision loss. We can help protect your vision with advanced, at-home monitoring. Ask how. https://www.foreseehome.com/
Jun 11, 2020
Coronavirus Can Lurk on Eyeglasses—Here’s How to Properly Disinfect Yours
Just like you do with your hands, experts say that cleaning your glasses regularly with soap and water is your best defense against germs that cause COVID-19. By Nashia Baker Regularly…
Jun 11, 2020
US FDA approves updated Novartis Beovu® label, to include additional safety information
June 11, 2020 01:15 ET | Source: Novartis International AG Novartis worked with US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to update Beovu (brolucizumab) prescribing information to guide healthcare professionals in…
May 26, 2020
Is Blue Light the Real Cause of Eye Fatigue and Sleep Loss?
by: Harry- Ocushield In a fast-changing digital world, it’s hard to ignore the immense conveniences that come with developments. Overwhelming amounts of information are at the palm of your hands,…