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 …
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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, …
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 …
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/ — …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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) …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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: …
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 …
May 25, 2021
Tilak Healthcare Launches US Pilot for OdySight Medical Vision Monitoring App
PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tilak Healthcare, a digital therapeutics pioneer specializing in the development of mobile medical application games used as monitoring and …
May 14, 2021
Healthy Vision Month: Tips for preserving Eye health
Since it’s Healthy Vision Month, Ophthalmologist Dr. Joshua Mali explains the tips for preserving eye health. This past year, when …
May 13, 2021
Majority of adults in the U.S. do not receive routine eye care
By Holly Chilsen Published: May. 11, 2021 at 8:42 AM EDT WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – Far too often, when we consider health …
May 10, 2021
The No-Look Cook: Adaptive Cooking for People with Vision Loss
From our friends at Second Sense Beyond Vision Loss by Cody Froeter, CVRT Cooking is something every person will experience …
Apr 23, 2021
Poor Eyesight? 14 Ways to Stay Active, According to an Eye Doctor
By Jerilyn Covert Don’t let low vision get in the way of your health goals. Try these strategies to continue living …