Aug 9, 2022
by: Sharon Klahr Coey Novartis tapped smartpatient’s MyTherapy app for a “See What’s Next” module to help patients manage their age-related macular degeneration. (smartpatient) Novartis wants to help patients overcome…
Aug 9, 2022
August 8, 2022 – As parents prepare to send their children back to school, eye examinations by licensed optometrists are important to ensuring scholastic success. Underprivileged Florida families can ensure…
Aug 8, 2022
August 2, 2022, by: Alex Delaney-Gesing, Senior Editor COMET-3 is the second of 3 studies in the AR-15512 Registrational Phase 3 Program, which is slated for completion by 2023. Aerie…
Aug 7, 2022
May 23, 2022 Two out of every three Americans who are visually impaired are female. Women make up 2.6 of the 4.1 million Americans age 40 and above who are…
Aug 5, 2022
New injectable approved by the FDA The FDA approved Cimerli as a biosimilar to and interchangeable with Lucentis, according to a press release from Coherus BioSciences. The approval confirms that Cimerli…
Aug 5, 2022
Published August 4, 2022, | Originally published on CDC Features series It’s easy to feel bombarded by the latest healthy eating trend or buzz-worthy ingredients. But good nutrition is really…
Aug 5, 2022
Did you know? Brown eyes are blue eyes underneath. Consequently, a person can receive surgery in order to make their brown eyes blue. #fridayfuneyefacts #maculardegenerationassociation #eyeinformation
Aug 1, 2022
by: Lynda Charters While the surgeons reported that the BW filter provided higher contrast during nucleus and viscous removal and posterior capsular polishing, they subjectively reported no significant advantage of…
Aug 1, 2022
By Veronica Salib A press release by Mount Sinai Medical Center found that Black patients were six times more likely than white patients to have advanced vision loss after a glaucoma…
Jul 29, 2022
Did you know? Newborns don’t shed tears, though they do know how to cry.
Jul 29, 2022
By: Anthony DeFino NEW YORK — Patients with age-related macular degeneration who underwent ForeseeHome monitoring experienced good long-term visual acuity outcomes, according to a study. At the American Society of…
Jul 25, 2022
BY RHIANNON IRELAND Though they may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to wellbeing, your eyes can reveal a lot about your health. From serious eye…
Jul 25, 2022
Did you know? Our eyes contain about 107 million sensitive cells
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Did you know? Contrary to urban myth, contact lenses can’t be “lost” behind the eye due to eyeball structure
Jul 3, 2022
“Then join hand in hand, brave Americans all! By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall.” – John Dickinson
Jul 3, 2022
Did you know? If the human eye were a digital camera it would have 576 megapixels
Jul 3, 2022
Published: June 30, 2022, Original story from Johns Hopkins Medicine In a study of eye fluid from 38 patients, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have found that levels of…
Jun 28, 2022
By Optometrist Nabila Jones from Optegra Eye Sciences Eyes really are a feat of evolution. They enable us to see tiny specks and huge mountains; to see bright, vibrant colors…
Jun 26, 2022
By Dane Dickerson Wealth of Geeks Your late 30s to early 40s are likely to be a busy and demanding time. With work responsibilities and raising children, life is stressful…
Jun 26, 2022
MILWAUKEE — The number of Americans ages 40 and over with blindness or visual impairment is expected to double between 2015 and 2050. That means more people will be at…
Jun 17, 2022
Did you know? We spend about 10% of our wake time with our eyes closed #eyefacts #eyehealth # eyecare #fridayfuneyefacts
Jun 13, 2022
Dry macular degeneration is one of the two types of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is a leading cause of permanent vision loss in older adults. Macular degeneration develops over time…
Jun 13, 2022
Did you know? The lifespan of an average eyelash is 5 months, while the rest of your hair lasts 2-4 years
Jun 13, 2022
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Jun 4, 2022
Did you know? Chameleons can move their eyes in two directions at once
Jun 2, 2022
The FDA approved Beovu for the treatment of diabetic macular edema, Novartis announced in a press release. This new indication follows the previous approval of Beovu (brolucizumab, Novartis) 6 mg…
May 30, 2022
Episode 77 Part 1-Nutrition A-Z Link: https://youtu.be/j-fvfLnGSS0 Description: Dr. Bartlett is currently the vice president of global research and development for Pharmanex, where he oversees an energetic team of scientists,…
May 30, 2022
Did you know? The optic nerve contains more than one million nerve cells.