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 dedicated to …
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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 …
Jun 16, 2026
Meta offers free AI glasses to eligible legally blind veterans
Only veterans who are legally blind and members of the Blinded Veterans Association are eligible for the glasses. WASHINGTON — Meta, …
Jun 16, 2026
New device hopes to restore vision lost from retinal degeneration
A recently launched clinical trial will test the safety and effectiveness of a new device in partially restoring the vision …
Jun 11, 2026
What Is Low Vision, and What Can Be Done
By: W. Jarrod Long, OD, FIALVS Low vision means difficulty seeing even with regular glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery. …
Jun 9, 2026
Needles in the Eye for AMD
By Leo Semes, ODMember, Medical Advisory Board, Macular Degeneration Association The landscape of treatments for wet age-related macular degeneration …
Jun 8, 2026
Food preservatives tied to higher risk for type 2 diabetes
Higher blood sugar can lead to vision problems. Key takeaways: Higher consumption of food preservatives overall increased the risk for …
Jun 3, 2026
Preventing Falls When You Have Peripheral Vision Problems
Posted on April 21, 2026, by midwestlowvision Peripheral vision is something most people don’t think about—until you no longer have it. Peripheral vision …
Jun 3, 2026
PreserVision AREDS3 with B vitamins now available
By: Justin Cooper Fact checked by: Christine Klimanskis, ELS Key takeaways: PreserVision AREDS3 has B vitamins to promote “healthy cellular …
May 29, 2026
Why B Vitamins Are The Cornerstone of Next-Generation AMD Supplements
Julie Poteet, OD, MS, CNS, FOWNS Discover the role of vitamin B in AMD supplements and download the flowchart outlining …
May 26, 2026
How Does Vitamin D Tie into Macular Degeneration and Eye Health?
Medically reviewed by Grace Zhang, MD — Written by Rachael Zimlich, RN, BSN Key takeaways • Maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels may help prevent …
May 25, 2026
Memorial Day
“Remembering with gratitude the brave men and women who served and sacrificed for our freedom.” In observance of Memorial Day, …
May 19, 2026
Food as Medicine: Nutritional Strategies for Supporting the Aging Retina
By: Julie Poteet, OD, MS, CNS, FOWNS The retina is among the most metabolically active tissues in the human body, …
May 19, 2026
10 Healthy Eating Tips-How to Eat Well Every Day
Learn easy ways to start eating healthier for your eyes and body.
May 19, 2026
Gene therapies may help patients maintain vision in wet AMD long term
By:Allen C. Ho, MD By: Alex Young By: Anthony DeFino Fact checked by: Christine Klimanskis, ELS Key takeaways: Topline results …
May 19, 2026
Home OCT a reliable tool for managing fluid fluctuation
By: Anthony DeFino Fact checked by: Eamon N. Dreisbach Key takeaways: Embracing home OCT monitoring can help retina specialists monitor …
May 15, 2026
Low-level light therapy promising for dry eye disease management
By: Collin R. Gray, OD Fact checked by: Nancy Hemphill, ELS, FAAO Key takeaways: Evidence supports the use of LLLT …