Jun 14, 2021
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Apr 16, 2021
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
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Apr 5, 2021
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Feb 4, 2021
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
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
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…