Mar 25, 2022
Friday Eye Fun Facts
Did you know? Heterochromia is the medical term for having two different colored eyes.
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Mar 22, 2022
Seasonal allergies: Common trigger for dry eye flares
by: Dagny Zhu, MD Short-term steroid use can alleviate patient discomfort. Many patients have allergy-induced dry eye flares during the spring and summer when pollen, the biggest inciting factor, is…
Mar 18, 2022
Friday Eye Fun Facts
Did you know? Your iris (colored part of the eye) has 256 unique characteristics; your fingerprint has just 40.
Mar 18, 2022
A Pharmacy Reimagined For Visually Impaired People
There’s something about the name “Accessible Pharmacy” that gives you a sense of ease. It could feel that way to anyone who’s grappled with a pharmacy, a prescription, or any…
Mar 7, 2022
2nd Virtual Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology
Following on from the success of COPHy Global 2021 virtual congress, it gives us great pleasure to announce and to invite you to the 2nd Virtual Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology:…
Mar 4, 2022
Friday Fun Eye Facts
Did you know? The only organ more complex than the eye is the brain
Mar 4, 2022
Worried About Hearing and Vision Loss? You Can Do These Tests on Your iPhone
Apps that test eyes and ears can help you gauge any gradual changes; one new app guides you in choosing the right reading glasses by: Julie Jargon Not long after…
Feb 28, 2022
Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
Many eye conditions are hereditary, including Macular Degeneration. Talk to your family members about their eye health history. #HealthyVisionMonth #MacularDegeneration #maculardegerationawarenessmonth
Feb 28, 2022
At-Home Monitoring Tools For Today and Tomorrow
January/February 2022 | Features At-Home Monitoring Tools For Today and Tomorrow These new technologies could help diagnose retinal conditions early, follow patients between clinical visits, and prevent progression. AT A…
Feb 22, 2022
Reading Glasses for Macular Degeneration and Low Vision
By Dr. W. Jarrod Long, OD, FIALVS As a low vision optometrist for 25 years and one of the first Fellows of the International Academy of Low Vision Specialists, I…
Feb 11, 2022
Friday Fun Eye Facts
Fun Eye Facts Did you know? Your eyes can detect a candle flame 1.7 miles away.
Feb 11, 2022
February is Macular Degeneration & Low Vision Awareness Month.
February is Macular Degeneration & Low Vision Awareness Month. Did you know that Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of blindness among people age 50 and older in the US?…
Feb 7, 2022
Age-Related Macular Degeneration & Low Vision Awareness Month
February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration & Low Vision Awareness Month: Today’s tip: You may have read on our blog recently about the newest addition to the treatment armamentarium for wet…
Feb 3, 2022
USA: survey on the cost of illness and impact of Age-related Macular Degeneration
We need your support! Retina International is conducting a global study to better understand the real impact of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This includes the dry form called geographic…
Feb 1, 2022
February is National Age- Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) & Low Vision Month
February is national age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and low vision awareness month. AMD is the leading cause of low vision and blindness in Americans age 60 years and older and…
Feb 1, 2022
FDA approves Vabysmo for treatment of wet AMD, DME
The FDA has approved Vabysmo for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema, according to a press release from Genentech. Vabysmo (faricimab-svoa) is an injectable eye medicine…
Jan 28, 2022
Open Your Eyes Podcast Hosted by Dr. Kerry Gelb
Coming Monday, January 31st. A F I L M B Y W A Y N E C H E S L E R Open Your Eyes follows Dr. Kerry Gelb…
Jan 28, 2022
Friday Fun Eye Facts
Did You Know? It’s impossible to sneeze with your eyes open
Jan 27, 2022
iPhone has color filters for those with vision loss
Did you know? If you have an iPhone, go to settings, select accessibility, scroll down to display and text size, then choose color filters. This is a great way to…
Jan 26, 2022
Don’t panic! Screens will not make you go blind
By Connor Hopkins Selling “miracle cures” seems to be as American as apple pie or baseball, and in an age where people are more health-conscious than ever before, the world…
Jan 21, 2022
Friday Fun Eye Facts
Did you know? Your eyes focus on 50 different objects every second.
Jan 11, 2022
Nutritional Supplements for Glaucoma
Dietary recommendations for when your patients ask, “What else can I do?” By: Lisa Hornick, OD, FAAO & Kristyna Lensky Sipes, OD- Permission given by Dr. Hornick to share this…
Jan 4, 2022
Dr. Mali’s top 5 predictions in ophthalmology for 2022
December 27, 2021 by: Joshua Mali, MD In light of another unprecedented year filled with technological advancements and pivots as a result of the pandemic, Joshua Mali, MD, offers his…
Dec 27, 2021
Smoking, Alcohol Cessation and Ocular Health: How Quitting Can Save Your Patients’ Vision
Although genetics play a role, clinicians have a responsibility to influence all patients to moderate alcohol use and cease smoking. by: K. Patricia Bouweraerts, MA Reception areas at ophthalmologists’ offices…
Dec 20, 2021
Wet AMD home monitoring systems provide high-quality scans
by: Lynda Charters Patients can get real-time disease monitoring with self-operated device. Reviewed by Anat Loewenstein, MD The feasibility of Home OCT monitoring (Notal Vision, Inc) with a patient self-operated…
Dec 16, 2021
Association of smoking, alcohol consumption, blood pressure, BMI, and glycemic risk factors with AMD
Kuan V, Warwick A, Hingorani A, et al JAMA|December 16, 2021 Results from this study lend support to a potential causal association of alcohol intake with an elevated risk of…
Dec 5, 2021
Impact of Age-related Macular Degeneration Survey
Background to study: Approximately 11 million people are living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in the United States. Yet despite this, up-to-date data regarding the impact on individuals, their families…
Dec 3, 2021
New Eye Drop for Presbyopia: You bet!
By Dr. Joshua Mali Allergan, an AbbVie company, announced FDA approval of pilocarpine HCl ophthalmic solution 1.25% (VUITY) for the treatment of presbyopia, commonly known as age-related blurry near vision,…
Nov 18, 2021
NEI aims to eliminate vision loss, improve quality of life with strategic plan
Over the next 5 years, the National Eye Institute is aiming to eliminate vision loss and improve quality of life through vision research, according to a press release from the…