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Mar 2, 2026

Apellis Pharmaceuticals is seeking people with Geographic Atrophy (GA), or their care partners, for a virtual advisory council.

Apellis Pharmaceuticals is seeking people with Geographic Atrophy (GA), or their care partners, for a virtual advisory council. Potential activities

Apellis Pharmaceuticals is seeking people with Geographic Atrophy (GA), or their care partners, for a virtual advisory council.

Mar 2, 2026

Research reveals multifaceted role of gut microbiome in ocular health and disease

By: Michela Cimberle Fact checked by: Christine Klimanskis, ELS Key takeaways: Emerging research indicates that disrupting the gut microbiome balance

Research reveals multifaceted role of gut microbiome in ocular health and disease

Feb 17, 2026

An Expert Answers: How Does Inflammation Impact Wet AMD?

Written by Vicente Diaz, MD, MBA on February 13, 2026 Key takeaways Inflammation plays a significant role in the development and progression

An Expert Answers: How Does Inflammation Impact Wet AMD?

Feb 17, 2026

Lab-grown retinas uncover secret behind high-definition human eyesight development

By: Mrigakshi Dixit Researchers used lab-grown retinal organoids to solve a decades-old mystery regarding how the human eye develops the

Lab-grown retinas uncover secret behind high-definition human eyesight development

Feb 17, 2026

Food quality may matter more vs. total carbs, fat consumed in a heart-healthy diet

By: Scott Buzby Fact checked by: Richard Smith Key takeaways: Diet quality may be the most important factor in choosing

Food quality may matter more vs. total carbs, fat consumed in a heart-healthy diet

Feb 16, 2026

Jarrod Long, OD, FIALVS addition to Medical Advisory Board

The Macular Degeneration Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jarrod Long, OD, FIALVS, to its Medical Advisory

Jarrod Long, OD, FIALVS addition to Medical Advisory Board

Feb 13, 2026

Ocular Surface Disease with Dr Avani Dave

Maria SampalisMaria Sampalis   • 1stVerified • 1stOptometrist | Thought Leader | Board Member | Author | Business Strategist |

Ocular Surface Disease with Dr Avani Dave

Feb 13, 2026

Happy Valentines Day

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today is a perfect time to show your eyes some love! Why not take a moment to

Happy Valentines Day

Feb 11, 2026

Patients may need help accessing new dry eye therapies

By: Kenneth A. Beckman, MD, FACS By: Kourtney H. Houser, MD By: Nandini Venkateswaran, MD By: Alex Young Fact checked

Patients may need help accessing new dry eye therapies

Feb 11, 2026

A Massive Wave of Eye Disease is Coming, and Healthcare is Unprepared

By: Landon Grace The cruel irony is that incredibly effective treatments already exist. Many people, however, cannot access them due

A Massive Wave of Eye Disease is Coming, and Healthcare is Unprepared

Feb 10, 2026

February is Macular Degeneration & Low Vision Month.

 The Macular Degeneration Association is proud to sharethis important information. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the main cause of severe

February is Macular Degeneration & Low Vision Month.

Feb 6, 2026

Study Adds Fuel to the Debate Over Cataract Surgery and Wet AMD

Earlier concerns about surgery accelerating AMD progression likely overstated, researcher says by Randy Dotinga, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Key Takeaways There’s

Study Adds Fuel to the Debate Over Cataract Surgery and Wet AMD

Feb 4, 2026

Older than dinosaurs/ Greenland sharks, the unknown treasure. Their eyes could offer the cure for…

2026-01-18 20:42:19 /MISTERE & KURIOZITETE A recent study in Nature Communications and Smithsonian magazine confirms: the rulers of the Arctic

Older than dinosaurs/ Greenland sharks, the unknown treasure. Their eyes could offer the cure for…

Feb 4, 2026

Coping with Macular Degeneration

By Dr. Russel Lazarus Over 40% of people diagnosed with macular degeneration suffer from depression. Macular degeneration, also known as

Coping with Macular Degeneration

Feb 4, 2026

Multivitamins, mortality, and longevity: Growing data for the ongoing debate

By Lisa Marie Basile | Fact-checked by Davi Sherman Industry Buzz You might build up too much iron or niacin from a daily [MV]… If

Multivitamins, mortality, and longevity: Growing data for the ongoing debate

Jan 27, 2026

Seeing the difference: Multimodal imaging for AMD and GA

Author(s):Jeremiah Brown Jr, MD, MS, FASRS Fact checked by: Sheryl Stevenson Key Takeaways Accurate diagnosis of retinal diseases is vital for

Seeing the difference: Multimodal imaging for AMD and GA

Jan 27, 2026

Ocugen releases positive preliminary 12-month data from phase 2 ArMaDa trial

Author(s): Martin David Harp Fact checked by: Tracy Ann Politowicz Key Takeaways OCU410 gene therapy showed significant lesion growth reduction in

Ocugen releases positive preliminary 12-month data from phase 2 ArMaDa trial

Jan 27, 2026

Study to Assess the Injection Burden, Adverse Events, Change in Disease Activity, and Long-Term Preservation of Visual Acuity of Surabgene Lomparvovec in Adult Participants With Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration (nAMD)

Recuiting Phase 3 ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT07007065 SponsorAbbVie Information Provided byABBVIE INC. Study Start (Actual)2025-11-05 Primary Completion (Estimated) 2033-03 Study Completion (Estimated)2033-03 Enrollment

Study to Assess the Injection Burden, Adverse Events, Change in Disease Activity, and Long-Term Preservation of Visual Acuity of Surabgene Lomparvovec in Adult Participants With Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration (nAMD)

Jan 8, 2026

PINPOINT Patient Recruiting- Study Invite

Do you have nAMD, DME, or DR? Pinpoint Patient Recruiting, a market research recruitment company, is recruiting people who have

PINPOINT Patient Recruiting- Study Invite

Jan 7, 2026

New iCare Home2 tonometer detects IOP patterns, variations, out-of-office spikes

By: Justin Cooper Fact checked by: Christine Klimanskis, ELS Key takeaways: Most patients used the iCare Home2 device multiple times

New iCare Home2 tonometer detects IOP patterns, variations, out-of-office spikes

Jan 6, 2026

5 Resolutions Eye Doctors Want You to Have for 2026

CU Anschutz eye specialists share easy habits to help protect your eyes and vision. by: Tayler Shaw | January 5, 2026

5 Resolutions Eye Doctors Want You to Have for 2026

Jan 6, 2026

Study: Ellipsoid zone a clinically relevant endpoint in AMD, GA trials

By:Arshad M. Khanani, MD, MA, FASRS By:Anthony DeFino Fact checked by:Christine Klimanskis, ELS   Key takeaways: A study found a

Study: Ellipsoid zone a clinically relevant endpoint in AMD, GA trials

Jan 6, 2026

Eye-opening research

Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk’s astonishing findings about Greenland sharks may lead to new ways of preserving vision as we age By: Cynthia

Eye-opening research

Jan 2, 2026

A new treatment round-up for AMD and GA

Author(s) by: Sheila Setork, OD Fact checked by: Kirsty Mackay Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the main causes of

A new treatment round-up for AMD and GA

Dec 30, 2025

Besides the gut, what other microbiomes in the body affect eye health and disease?

By: Michela Cimberle By: John Danias, MD, PhD By: Stefano Barabino, MD, PhD Fact checked by: Christine Klimanskis, ELS Oral

Besides the gut, what other microbiomes in the body affect eye health and disease?

Dec 30, 2025

FDA approves Nufymco as biosimilar to Lucentis

By: Anthony DeFino Fact checked by: Eamon N. Dreisbach Key takeaways: Nufymco is indicated for the treatment of patients with

FDA approves Nufymco as biosimilar to Lucentis

Dec 22, 2025

Light Therapy for Dry AMD: What Do We Know?

Newly authorized treatment has fans, but skepticism persists amid sparse data by Randy Dotinga, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today December 19, 2025

Light Therapy for Dry AMD: What Do We Know?

Dec 19, 2025

Can a retinal implant reverse macular degeneration?

Researchers at the USC Roski Eye Institute, part of Keck Medicine of USC, are launching a phase 2b clinical trial examining if stem cells

Can a retinal implant reverse macular degeneration?

Dec 18, 2025

Role of B Vitamins in Preventing the Development and Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

by: Julie Poteet, Cecelia Koetting &  Priya S. Vakharia Abstract No current treatments are curative for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and preventing

Role of B Vitamins in Preventing the Development and Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Dec 18, 2025

Holiday Break

Dear friends, We want to let you know that the Macular Degeneration Association will be taking a short holiday break!

Holiday Break

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