Nov 1, 2021
The link between sleep deprivation and chronic disease
By: Naveed Saleh, MD, MS As a physician, chances are that you’ve experienced your fair share of sleepless nights. But, sleep is a cardinal aspect of health, with humans needing to…
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Oct 29, 2021
Having trouble sleeping? Eating roasted pumpkin seeds can help
BY SHEAH RARBACK SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD We have entered the season of orange spice. Pumpkins line store aisles and cinnamon scent drifts into our noses. The holiday season is…
Oct 29, 2021
Antidepressant Prozac could offer the first treatment for atrophic macular degeneration
New Study An antidepressant best known as Prozac could offer the first treatment for the leading cause of blindness among people over 50, new research from the University of Virginia…
Oct 20, 2021
Healthy Life: October is National Pumpkin Month
Did you know each year about 655,765 tons of pumpkins are produced? Besides being great Halloween decorations and pies for Thanksgiving dinner, pumpkins can play major roles in health promotion.…
Oct 20, 2021
Environmental, Behavioral Triggers Linked To Dry Eye Disease Flares
by: Rita Aghjayan Real-world triggers and characteristics of dry eye disease (DED) flares can include environmental factors, such as air conditioning, wind, low humidity, or pollution, as well as behavioral…
Oct 15, 2021
COVID-19 Delays in Retina Care Are Driving Worse Vision Outcomes
October 10, 2021 Kevin Kunzmann A greater rate of intravitreal injection appointments were delayed last year, causing worse patient scores in BCVA and OTC. Increased delayed care for ophthalmic intravitreal injection…
Oct 15, 2021
Study details Port Delivery System with ranibizumab in nAMD
October 11, 2021 Lynda Charters In a presentation at the American Society of Retina Specialists 2021 annual meeting, Arshad Khanani, MD, MA, noted that investigators achieved results similar to those…
Sep 13, 2021
New eyecare technology may be headed to the market
By Annette Gutierrez SARASOTA COUNTY (WSNN) – If you’re suffering from macular degeneration, there’s a new eye device that may be headed to the market. Medical experts say it could…
Aug 26, 2021
Regeneron
REGENERON ANNOUNCES ENCOURAGING TOPLINE PHASE 2 DATA OF HIGH-DOSE AFLIBERCEPT IN WET AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Phase 3 trials in wet AMD and diabetic macular edema…
Aug 5, 2021
Bausch releases eye drops, wipes to combat dry eye irritation
By Kaitlyn Levinson Bausch + Lomb announced the launch of Biotrue Hydration Boost Lubricant Eye Drops and Biotrue Micellar Eyelid Cleansing Wipes, which are designed to alleviate dry eye symptoms…
Aug 5, 2021
Are first signs of COVID-19 seen in the retina?
by: Lynda Charters A team of investigators has found that the retina could offer signs of possible COVID-19 infection before they appear in other parts of the body. Investigators from…
Jul 23, 2021
Virtual Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology: Global (COPH)
Virtual Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology: Global (COPH) on August 20-21, 2021. This truly unique congress connects the COPHy Europe & Asia-Australia congresses’ faculty, staff, and participants leading to…
Jul 23, 2021
AMD: Genetic Testing & Controversies Surrounding the Test.
Ophthalmology 360 and the Macular Degeneration Association proudly present: AMD: Genetic Testing & Controversies Surrounding the Test. This program is for Ophthalmologists/Retina Specialists, Optometrists, and the general public that would…
Jul 19, 2021
Smoking and Dry Eye
By R. Morgan Griffin Medically Reviewed by Whitney Seltman on May 05, 2021 Does tobacco smoke or even just the smell of it leave your eyes scratchy and gritty? You’re not the only…
Jul 15, 2021
Fifteen Healthy Summer Recipes to Stay Cool, Hydrated, and Nourished
BBQs, beaches, long days, and late nights… The dog days of summer are here, and the heat (on the grill) is on! While the official start to summer is behind…
Jul 13, 2021
Exemptions and Special Assistance for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
By admin-VisionAware As a result of advocacy efforts over the years, as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act, the federal government and many states offer assistance and exemptions for people who are blind or visually impaired.…
Jul 13, 2021
Try A New Approach To Reading Restaurant Menus
by: Dorrie Rush One of the most frequently asked questions from people living with low vision is: How do you read the restaurant menu? There are many good options for…
Jul 7, 2021
The Mission for a Healthy Vision
In the U.S., about 4.2 million adults over the age of 40 are either legally blind or suffer from impaired vision. Age-related eye disorders such as macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic…
Jul 1, 2021
Discovery of blood biomarker opens new perspectives for dietary prevention of AMD-related risks
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the principal cause of vision loss in industrialized countries, with nearly 20 million people affected in Europe in 2020. Although identified…
Jun 22, 2021
Check the UV Protection of your sunglasses for National Sunglasses Day
by: @leadernewspaper The 27th of June is National Sunglasses Day, an awareness day to celebrate and share the importance of wearing UV protective eye wear to protect your vision. To…
Jun 22, 2021
Pigment Epithelium-Derived Factor May Have Role in Treating Eye Disease
New Study: Amacrine and photoreceptor cells treated with PEDF in culture. PEDF stimulated extensive amacrine axonal outgrowth and protected photoreceptors from cell death, simultaneously promoting their differentiation. Cell nuclei are…
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…
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.…