Aug 5, 2022
Friday Fun Eye Facts
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
Resources
Aug 1, 2022
Contribution of black-and-white filters for optimizing visualization during cataract surgery
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
Vision Loss after Glaucoma Diagnosis Is More Likely in Black Patients
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
Friday Fun Eye Facts
Did you know? Newborns don’t shed tears, though they do know how to cry.
Jul 29, 2022
Patients with AMD may have better outcomes with ForeseeHome monitoring
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
Optometrist Reveals The 3 Habits That Are Wreaking Havoc On Your Eye Health
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
Friday Fun Eye Facts
Did you know? Our eyes contain about 107 million sensitive cells
Jul 11, 2022
Identifying foods in your refrigerator/Freezer with vision loss or blindness
Jul 11, 2022
Mixing cocktails without vision
Jul 8, 2022
Friday Fun Eye Facts
Did you know? Contrary to urban myth, contact lenses can’t be “lost” behind the eye due to eyeball structure
Jul 3, 2022
Happy 4th of July
“Then join hand in hand, brave Americans all! By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall.” – John Dickinson
Jul 3, 2022
Friday Fun Eye Facts
Did you know? If the human eye were a digital camera it would have 576 megapixels
Jul 3, 2022
Measuring Proteins in Eye Fluid Could Identify Patients Needing Lifelong Macular Degeneration Therapy
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
Eye wonder – a peek into the biology of our peepers
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
Vision changes after 40? Here’s what you need to know
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
Vision Forward raising awareness of services for blind, visually impaired
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
Friday Fun Eye Facts
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 (AMD): Symptoms, Risk Factors, Management, and More
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
Friday Fun Eye Facts
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
Wylde On Health: Eye Health & Optimal Ophthalmology
Listen to Wylde On Health podcast with Joshua Mail, MD Eye Health & Optimal Ophthalmology with Dr. Joshua Mali | RSS.com
Jun 4, 2022
Friday Fun Eye Facts
Did you know? Chameleons can move their eyes in two directions at once
Jun 2, 2022
Beovu receives FDA approval for new indication in diabetic macular edema
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
Nutrition A-Z
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
Friday Fun Eye Facts
Did you know? The optic nerve contains more than one million nerve cells.
May 20, 2022
Friday Fun Eye Facts
Did you know? Your eye is the fastest contracting muscle in the body, contracting in less than 1/100th of a second #Funeyefacts #eyecare #eyehealth
May 6, 2022
Friday Fun Eye Facts
Did you know? The shark cornea is used in human eye surgery as it is the most similar to the human cornea.
May 2, 2022
Friday Fun Eye Facts
Did you know? The average person blinks 12 times a minute (bet you just blinked!)
May 2, 2022
Healthy Aging: Is It Time to Stop Driving?
You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor’s recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your…
Apr 15, 2022
Friday Fun Eye Facts
Did you know? Your eyes are comprised of rods and cones. Rods allow you to see shapes, while cones are responsible for detecting and deciphering colors.