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Nov 17, 2021
New study shows refillable implant works as well as eye injections to treat blinding eye disease NEW ORLEANS, La. – An implant that delivers medication to the back of the eye…
Nov 16, 2021
Cathleen McCabe, MD, discusses VUITY, the first and only FDA-approved eye drop to treat age-related blurry near vision, and how it provides opportunities for patients looking for spectacle independence. Cathleen…
Nov 11, 2021
The newly identified Campana cell could play a role in visual signal processing. Scientists at the John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah have discovered a new type of…
Nov 11, 2021
The Anti-AMD Diet Written by: Michelle Milgrim, MS RD CDN, Manager Employee Wellness, Northwell Health. Jennifer Young, Dietetic Intern, Northwell Health. Can an orange a day really keep macular degeneration…
Nov 4, 2021
FDA Approved by: Alex Delaney-Gesing The FDA has approved XIPERE for the treatment of macular edema associated with uveitis The FDA approved XIPERE (triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension) for suprachoroidal use.…
Nov 3, 2021
by: Ruthann Richter Among the research projects that Stanford Medicine scientists are running to help people regain lost functions of the brain or nervous system are some designed to help people with…
Nov 1, 2021
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…
Oct 29, 2021
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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) 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…