Dec 31, 2023
Happy New Year
We are wishing everyone a Very Happy and Healthy New Year. The offices are currently closed and will reopen on Tuesday, January 2nd @ 8:00 am.
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Dec 25, 2023
Merry Christmas
The Macular Degeneration Association would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. Our offices will be closed Monday, December 25th through Monday, January 1st. We will reopen on Tuesday,…
Dec 18, 2023
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Dec 18, 2023
Human eyes: How they work, and their mind-blowing anatomy
Our eyes are crucially important in so many ways, but they are also incredibly complicated. By: Hayley Bennett Published: December 17, 2023 at 5:39 am Containing more than 100 million…
Nov 27, 2023
#Giving Tuesday 2023
On Tuesday, November 28, 2022, from 12 am to 11:59 pm the MACULAR DEGENERATION ASSOCIATION is participating in the #GivingTuesday Campaign. Your donation will be maximized if you donate during this time…
Nov 23, 2023
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”…
Nov 15, 2023
Spotlight on Thyroid Eye Disease
November 13 – 19 is Thyroid Eye Disease Awareness Week. What is thyroid eye disease (TED)? TED is an autoimmune disease in which the eye muscles and fatty tissue behind the…
Oct 20, 2023
Eye implant may be used to treat diabetes and other diseases
Published October 19, 2023 | Originally published on MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events Researchers in Sweden have developed a microscale device for implantation in the eye, which presents new opportunities for cell-based treatment of diabetes and…
Oct 17, 2023
(Podcast) Confronting Demodex blepharitis: From rude awakening to FDA-approved solutio
Peter J. McDonnell, MD Neda Shamie, MD In this podcast episode, Ophthalmology Times’ co-chief medical editors Peter J. McDonnell, MD, and Neda Shamie, MD, delve into the clinical nuances of…
Oct 12, 2023
Wet Macular Degeneration Research Opportunity
Research Opportunity for Wet Macular Degeneration Patients currently living in The United States. This is a 60-minute web-assisted phone interview via Zoom. Compensation is $120. Please sign up at the link below for more information…
Sep 13, 2023
Researchers find link between sleep duration and development of type 2 diabetes, despite other lifestyle factors
Researchers find a link between sleep duration and the development of type 2 diabetes, despite other lifestyle factors A team of medical researchers with a diverse mix of backgrounds, all…
Sep 13, 2023
Bausch + Lomb launches MIEBO (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution) in US
David Hutton, Managing Editor, Ophthalmology Times Bausch + Lomb Corp. announced the US commercial launch of perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution (Miebo) for treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease…
Sep 11, 2023
Ocular allergies and dry eye disease: Overlapping treatment options
Euin Cheong, OD Dual-purpose therapeutics help patients with both conditions.
Sep 11, 2023
Diabetics, rejoice: For some, an extra cup of coffee might be just what the doctor ordered
Diabetics, rejoice: For some, an extra cup of coffee might be just what the doctor ordered By Anastasia Climan, RDN, CD-N | Fact-checked by Barbara Bekiesz Published September 5, 2023 Key Takeaways Coffee has several bioactive…
Aug 21, 2023
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals receive FDA approval for Eylea HD
August 18, 2023, EYLEA HD (AFLIBERCEPT) INJECTION 8 MG APPROVED BY FDA FOR TREATMENT OF WET AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION (WAMD), DIABETIC MACULAR EDEMA (DME) AND DIABETIC RETINOPATHY (DR) Approval based…
Aug 14, 2023
Wet AMD Outcomes Through the Years
Aug 8, 2023
Iveric Bio Receives U.S. FDA Approval for IZERVAY™ (avacincaptad pegol intravitreal solution), a New Treatment for Geographic Atrophy
NEWS PROVIDED BY Astellas Pharma Inc. 04 Aug 2023, 21:24 ET IZERVAY is the only approved GA treatment with a statistically significant reduction in the rate of GA progression at the 12-month…
Aug 1, 2023
HealthWell Foundation Opens New Financial Assistance Fund for People Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes
byPRNewswire Fund Helps Underinsured Americans in Need of Medication Copayment Assistance GERMANTOWN, Md., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The HealthWell Foundation®, an independent non-profit that provides a financial lifeline for inadequately insured Americans,…
Jul 31, 2023
Matters of Vision! 2023 Elk Grove, IL
Register today before they are gone- Only 11 seats remain for the August 12th program in Elk Grove, IL. Call (855) 962-2852
Jul 31, 2023
Minty Cucumber Salad
by: Beth Warren Beth Warren Nutrition <beth@bethwarrennutrition.com> MINTY WATERMELON CUCUMBER SALAD INGREDIENTS • 8 cups cubed seedless watermelon • 2 English cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced • 6 green onions,…
Jul 26, 2023
BREAKING NEWS: FDA approves XDEMVY for treatment of Demodex blepharitis
by: David Hutton According to Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, lotilaner ophthalmic solution 0.25% (XDEMVY) is the first approved therapeutic for Demodex blepharitis and has demonstrated efficacy across multiple clinical measures of the…
Jun 20, 2023
Geographic Atrophy new treatment
by: Pamela Weber, MD Island Retina We finally have a treatment for dry AMD with geographic atrophy “Syfovre”. It will be available soon, so call and schedule your appointment to see…
Jun 20, 2023
Understanding Age-Related Macular Degeneration
by Pamela Weber, MD Island Retina Dr. Weber guides you through AMD. What to look for, the different kinds and the facts, warning signs, and new state-of-the-art treatments. Dr. Weber…
Jun 13, 2023
Diabetes and Oral Health
A healthy mouth is important for everyone, but high blood sugar can make it harder to keep your mouth healthy. If you have diabetes, learn how you can avoid oral…
Jun 12, 2023
Macular Degeneration Association Upcoming programs
Upcoming Programs- Did you know that there are 15 million people with some form of macular degeneration? Please join one of the conferences in July to learn more. July program…
Jun 12, 2023
Ophthalmology 360® Virtual Summit Series
Description: The Ophthalmology 360® Virtual Summit Series provides 2 days of accredited education and an excellent opportunity to learn from key opinion leaders in the eye care field, who will discuss the latest advances…
Apr 13, 2023
ICYMI: Study finds Americans over the age of 40 lack sight-saving knowledge of AMD
by: David Hutton A new survey of Americans 40 and older reveals a concerning lack of knowledge about the leading cause of blindness and vision loss among older adults, age-related…
Apr 13, 2023
Know About The Health Benefits Of Prunes
Four to five prunes a day provide approximately 280 mg of potassium or about 12% of your daily required requirement. By: ABP News Bureau New Delhi: Prunes, sometimes known as dried plums,…
Apr 13, 2023
Target ‘Inflammaging’ to Promote Healthy Aging
by: April 11, 2023 / By Julie Poteet, OD, MS, CNS, FONS Doctors are taught that there are two types of inflammation, acute and chronic. Acute inflammation is characterized by short duration…