Jun 19, 2021
How poor nutrition and lifestyle can lead to cataracts
by: Cheri Bennett In addition to ushering in the summer season, June is Cataract Awareness month. Cataracts occur in the lens of the eye. The lens is located behind the…
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Jun 18, 2021
Lutein-zeaxanthin shows continued benefit in AREDS2 supplement for AMD
by: Talitha Bennett Data from a 10-year follow-up study of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 reaffirmed the safety and benefit of replacing beta-carotene with lutein-zeaxanthin in the original AREDS…
Jun 18, 2021
Touchless technology could enable early detection, treatment of eye diseases that cause blindness
OT Staff Reports, David Hutton According to investigators, the new technology is designed to detect telltale signs of major blinding diseases in retinal blood and tissue that typically go unseen…
Jun 18, 2021
What are Antioxidants? Understanding the Peculiarities Behind This Term
By Joe Morales We all know that self-care is important. We need to wear sunscreen, we need to moisturize, we need to hydrate (with water), and we need to eat plenty…
Jun 15, 2021
Do these supplements do more harm than good?
by: Naveed Saleh, MD, MS Although anyone can purchase over-the-counter supplements, many contain active ingredients that rival the strength of prescription medications. In light of their properties, it’s imperative to guard…
Jun 14, 2021
Mojo Vision’s Smart Contact Lens Could Be Transformative For Sight Impaired
by: Gus Alexiou Contributor Mojo Vision, a Saratoga, California-based startup is seeking to improve the lives of people living with sight loss by launching a smart contact lens that can…
Jun 14, 2021
Consistency key to port delivery system
by: lynda-charters Reviewed by Carl Regillo, MD The Port Delivery System(PDS) with ranibizumab (Lucentis, Genentech Inc.), an investigational drug delivery system designed for continuous long-term intravitreal drug delivery to treat…
Jun 11, 2021
New antibody therapies may improve diabetic retinopathy and other eye conditions
by: winonaryder Professor Stephen Anger and Professor Sachidev Sidu took pictures at the Donnelly Center before the COVID-19 pandemic. Credits: University of Toronto Insulin, a life-saving diabetes drug developed at…
Jun 10, 2021
Topical Treatments for Diabetic Retinopathy, DME Hold Promise
June 9, 2021 by: Jonathan Alicea A systematic review of clinical trials notes that topical eye drops may lead to favorable retinal and visual outcomes, despite heterogeneity across multiple studies.…
May 25, 2021
Tilak Healthcare Launches US Pilot for OdySight Medical Vision Monitoring App
PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tilak Healthcare, a digital therapeutics pioneer specializing in the development of mobile medical application games used as monitoring and rehabilitation tools for chronic diseases, is launching a pilot program…
May 14, 2021
Healthy Vision Month: Tips for preserving Eye health
Since it’s Healthy Vision Month, Ophthalmologist Dr. Joshua Mali explains the tips for preserving eye health. This past year, when non-urgent medical appointments have been on hold for many of…
May 13, 2021
Majority of adults in the U.S. do not receive routine eye care
By Holly Chilsen Published: May. 11, 2021 at 8:42 AM EDT WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – Far too often, when we consider health priorities, vision and overall eye health doesn’t make the list.…
May 10, 2021
The No-Look Cook: Adaptive Cooking for People with Vision Loss
From our friends at Second Sense Beyond Vision Loss by Cody Froeter, CVRT Cooking is something every person will experience to some degree at some point in their life. Some…
Apr 23, 2021
Poor Eyesight? 14 Ways to Stay Active, According to an Eye Doctor
By Jerilyn Covert Don’t let low vision get in the way of your health goals. Try these strategies to continue living your best life. “It’s the old ‘Just do it,’ right?”…
Apr 23, 2021
New hope for better treatments against macular degeneration
A number of new treatments for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a progressive eye disease, are under development. AMD is a leading cause of vision loss in older people. About 11…
Apr 16, 2021
(Video) What a small yellow spot can tell you about your health
Apr 16, 2021
Stem Cells for Macular Degeneration: Meticulous Science vs. Unethical Carelessness
Rigorous scientists stabilized a patient’s macular degeneration with a cutting-edge stem cell treatment; less rigorous scientists misapplied stem cell science and left three women blind. by: Harriet Hall Age-related macular…
Apr 13, 2021
We Can Help Protect Your Vision Between Office Visits
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Apr 5, 2021
Helping patients who do not respond to anti-VEGF therapy
by: Lynda Charters This material belongs to Ophthalmology Times- Permission received from Saghar Bagheri, MD, PhD Study rejects notion of ‘nonresponders’ to therapeutic option This article was reviewed by Saghar…
Mar 29, 2021
HIV drugs may prevent vision loss
By Leondra Head CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) — A new study comprised of more than 100 million adults in America finds that HIV drugs may prevent vision loss. It was led by a…
Mar 25, 2021
10 Nutrition and Health Benefits of Cashew Milk
Written by Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN, LD — Cashew milk is a popular non-dairy beverage made from whole cashews and water. It has a creamy, rich consistency and is loaded with vitamins,…
Mar 22, 2021
Empowering patients and their caregivers to live fuller lives.
BY THE STAFF OF MODERN OPTOMETRY In 1998, Lawrence Hoffheimer’s mother was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Wanting to do something to help her and others with the disease,…
Mar 17, 2021
Mental Health Aspects of AMD Care
by: Jeffry D. Gerson, OD, FAAO Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.” A strange quote with which to start a piece about age-related macular degeneration…
Mar 12, 2021
Building the Bionic Eye…With Car Tech?
Dr. Michael Beyeler and his team at UC Santa Barbara are prepping a smart prosthesis that provides cues to the visually impaired, much like a computer vision system talks to…
Mar 4, 2021
Paul Vision Institute
AMD Center of Excellence FEATURE Please help us in welcoming Paul Vision Institute, to the AMD Centers of Excellence. Dr. Edward Paul is known for his independence and tenacity when…
Mar 2, 2021
30 of the Best Anti-Aging Foods to Make Sure You Are Incorporating Into Your Diet
Have you noticed that most of these foods are recommended to help fight age-related macular degeneration. by: NICOLE PAJER The anti-aging industry is filled with supplements, creams, and products touted…
Feb 24, 2021
Survey
Data has shown that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in greater vision loss for macular degeneration patients due to delayed or missed eye appointments. We want to better understand how…
Feb 23, 2021
Get the Best Eye Care During COVID-19
You don’t have to neglect your vision needs during the pandemic By Lindsey Konkel A n eye exam with an ophthalmologist or optometrist can detect not only vision impairment but also conditions that threaten…
Feb 19, 2021
Grin Eye Care
AMD Centers of Excellence Feature Please welcome our featured AMD Center of Excellence, Grin Eye Care. Grin Eye Care has provided top-quality eye care in the Kansas City area…
Feb 16, 2021
‘Gene therapy will lead to a breakthrough in treatment of eye disease’
by: Milan Lenters Scientists in Germany believe they have found a solution for people suffering from retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and macular degeneration (MD), as was explained in last week’s best-read story. RP is a congenital…