Apr 16, 2021
(Video) What a small yellow spot can tell you about your health
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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
Do you have Dry Macular Degeneration? We can help protect your vision between office visits. Ask us how. Find out more information here: https://www.foreseehome.com/ #DetectEarly #TreatEarly #ForeseeHome #MacularDegeneration
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…
Feb 8, 2021
Charles Retina Institute
AMD Centers of Excellence Feature Please welcome our featured AMD Center of Excellence, Charles Retina Institute. The Charles Retina Institute is one of the world’s foremost retinal clinics, specializing in…
Feb 8, 2021
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Feb 4, 2021
Thomas Eye Group
AMD Centers of Excellence Feature Please help us in welcoming Thomas Eye Group to the AMD Centers of Excellence. Thomas Eye Group is a full-service eye care provider with 10…
Feb 3, 2021
Foresee Home AMD Monitoring Program
Don’t leave your vision to chance: 94% of patients using ForeseeHome maintained driving vision (20/40 or better) after their dry Macular Degeneration changed to wet. Ask us if ForeseeHome is…
Feb 3, 2021
February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Awareness Mont
What is Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD)? ARMD is a disorder of the macula. The macula is the part of your retina where your central and color vision comes from. ARMD…
Feb 3, 2021
Metformin may prevent a common cause of vision loss in aging
by: Alicia Lasek The diabetes drug metformin may protect against the development of age-related macular degeneration, a common cause of blindness that to date has no effective preventive measures, according…
Feb 2, 2021
Center for Sight
AMD Center of Excellence Feature Please welcome our featured AMD Center of Excellence, Center For Sight. Center For Sight is the premier, multi-physician, vision, cosmetic and skincare practice in Southwest…
Jan 29, 2021
Retinal Consultants of San Antonio
AMD Centers of Excellence Feature Please help us in welcoming to the AMD Centers of Excellence, Retinal Consultants of San Antonio. With eight locations throughout the San Antonio area, their…
Jan 29, 2021
Janigian Retina Associates
AMD Centers of Excellence Feature Please welcome our featured AMD Center of Excellence, Janigian Retina Associates. Their 5 locations throughout Rhode Island provide you with state-of-the-art diagnosis, treatment and education…
Jan 24, 2021
The Macula Center
AMD Center of Excellence Feature Please help us in welcoming The Macula Center to the AMD Centers of Excellence. Located in the Tampa Bay, Florida. The Macula Center practices specialize…
Jan 18, 2021
Colorado Retina Associates
AMD Center of Excellence FEATURE Please welcome our featured AMD Center of Excellence, Colorado Retina Associates. The largest retina practice in the Rocky Mountain region they provide treatment, care, and…
Jan 14, 2021
We see a lot in news and articles about what kinds of things we can eat to help with or prevent Macular Degeneration.
By: Jeffry Gerson, OD, FAAO- Medical Director- Optometrists – for the Macular Degeneration Association We see a lot in news and articles about what kinds of things we can eat…
Jan 14, 2021
Silverstein Eye Centers
AMD CENTERS of EXCELLENCE Please help us welcome Silverstein Eye Centers as the Featured AMD Centers of Excellence. Silverstein Eye Centers provide exceptional eye care to patients throughout the Kansas…
Jan 11, 2021
Wiles Eye Center
AMD Center of Excellence Feature Please welcome our featured AMD Center of Excellence, Wiles Eye Center. For more than 40 years Wiles Eye Center has provided complete eye care with…
Jan 11, 2021
The goodness of grapes
If you are taking blood thinners check with your medical provider about consuming grapes and the amount that is allowed due to the Vitamin K. By Lydia Atieno Grapes are…