Jul 9, 2020
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,…
May 21, 2020
by: Shu-Fang Shih, University of Michigan (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Shu-Fang Shih, University of Michigan and Olivia Killeen,…
May 18, 2020
PARKINSON’s can cause crazy visions. Can sufferers really believe what they are seeing? What could you expect to see from someone who has the brain disease? By CHANEL GEORGINA Parkinson’s gradually…
May 13, 2020
by: Jeffry Gerson, OD, FAAO- Medical Director of the Optometric Board for the Macular Degeneration Association (MDA) For those with macular degeneration, a question I often hear is “What can…
May 8, 2020
Two antibody cocktails for COVID-19 could be available as early as this autumn Regeneron says antibody for COVID-19 could be ready this year Two antibody cocktails for COVID-19 could be…
May 8, 2020
New Research by Angus Liu Sanofi and Regeneron’s Dupixent has already proven its value in treating atopic dermatitis and asthma. But could it also prove useful in age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a…
May 1, 2020
OTTAWA, May 1, 2020 /CNW/ – May is vision health month and the Canadian Ophthalmological Society would like to remind you of some important information about your eyes and COVID-19. Avoid touching…
Apr 28, 2020
New trial. The first patient in cohort 4 has been dosed in the ongoing phase 1 OPTIC trial of ADVM-022, according to a press release from Adverum Biotechnologies. Nine patients…
Apr 27, 2020
by Kirstie Burgess, Staff Writer April 26, 2020 Due to the coronavirus, many people have had to change their homes into spaces for learning and working. One of the downsides of…
Apr 27, 2020
by: Selina McKee Research led by scientists at Trinity College Dublin has pinpointed a potential new therapeutic target for treating retinal degeneration. The work discovered that a protein (SARM1) involved…
Apr 27, 2020
By: Doug Rett, OD, F.A.A.O n his blog, Doug Rett, OD, FAAO, digs deeper into questions every eye doctor has had at one point in his or her career. He…
Apr 23, 2020
Findings point to targeting epigenome as a potential therapeutic strategy. National Eye Institute (NEI) researchers profiling epigenomic changes in light-sensing mouse photoreceptors have a clearer picture of how age-related eye…
Apr 20, 2020
By: Stuart Richer, OD, PhD At the Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society,1 we teach our members how to build a firewall of immune protection for patients, eyecare providers, and their families.…
Apr 13, 2020
By: Doug Rett, OD, F.A.A.O n his blog, Doug Rett, OD, FAAO, digs deeper into questions every eye doctor has had at one point in his or her career. He…
Apr 13, 2020
In order to have a productive next day, and stay in great health, getting a good night’s sleep is paramount. Without ample rest, the mind and body just cannot keep…
Apr 9, 2020
Reviewed By: Johanna M Seddon MD, Rahul Khurana, MD If you have macular degeneration, you may feel worried about catching the coronavirus or maintaining your eye care during the pandemic. Experts at the American Academy of…
Apr 9, 2020
By BY ANDREW LAM THE WASHINGTON POST I’m a doctor with a miracle drug. Three of them, in fact. Their names are Avastin, Lucentis and Eylea. I use them to treat…
Apr 9, 2020
by: Skye Mallon Cook healthy food during the pandemic and you’ll notice a big difference in how you look and feel. Although COVID-19 is a pandemic that’s caused a lot…
Apr 4, 2020
We presented our Medical Director at the Macular Degeneration Association, Dr. Joshua Mali, a renowned retina specialist in Sarasota, Florida with several questions from patients, caregivers and family members about…
Apr 3, 2020
It may be prime time for a pantry cleanout. By Betty Gold There are some ingredients we know we should be eating as often as possible: fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans,…
Apr 3, 2020
Early diagnosis and treatment are the best ways to deal with these potential sight problems. BY KAITLYN PIRIE Sudden vision loss is scary and a reason to see a physician immediately,…
Mar 24, 2020
The American Society of Retina Specialists released guidelines to help retina practices and medical personnel reduce risk and assure the health and safety of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The…