Aug 22, 2022
Why watermelon is good for health
ByGaston de Persigny Watermelon is one of the preferred and favorite fruits in summer. Curiously, the green-red fruit was first cultivated more than 4,000 years ago in Northeast Africa. Sweet…
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Aug 22, 2022
EYE EXAMS CAN DETECT EARLY SIGNS OF DISEASE HIDING IN YOUR BODY
National Eye Exam Month focuses on the importance of lifelong vision care Eyes are the windows to the soul, as William Shakespeare once wrote. But they are also windows to…
Aug 19, 2022
Friday Fun Eye Facts
Did you know? Your iris has 256 unique characteristics, while your fingerprint only has 40 #Fridayfuneyefacts #maculardegenerationassociation#eyehealth #eyecare
Aug 18, 2022
FDA clears at-home visual acuity test
By: Nancy Hemphill, ELS, FAAO The FDA announced that it cleared the Visibly Digital Acuity Product, a web-based, self-guided software application for testing visual acuity at home. The technology, which…
Aug 17, 2022
Positive phase 2 study results reported for DME treatment
Participants with diabetic macular edema treated with a senolytic Bcl-xL inhibitor in the phase 2 BEHOLD study experienced visual acuity improvement after 18 weeks, according to a press release from…
Aug 17, 2022
When to Resume Exercise After an Eye Surgery or Injury
By Daniel Porter Reviewed By J Kevin McKinney MD, G Atma Vemulakonda, MD, Ninel Z Gregori MD It is common to wonder how eye surgery or an eye condition will impact your fitness routine.…
Aug 15, 2022
Virtual Exams Are the Future of Eye Care
Heru aims to transform eye exams with AR glasses and VR headsets. CNET’s Stephen Beacham got his eyes examined in VR. Check out the results and get a glimpse of…
Aug 15, 2022
Optometrist releases picture book explaining why children might need glasses
by: Lucy Miller Stephanie Lipsey-Liu’s book, We love our glasses, is free in ebook form for five days An optometrist and independent practice owner has released a book that aims…
Aug 9, 2022
Novartis works with app maker to help eye patients ‘See What’s Next’
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
FREE EYE EXAMINATIONS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED SCHOOL CHILDREN OFFERED BY FLORIDA HEIKEN CHILDREN’S VISION PROGRAM
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
Aerie doses first patient in COMET-3 study for DED treatment
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
Why do women have more eye issues than men?
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
FDA approves Cimerli as interchangeable biosimilar to Lucentis
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
Healthy eating tips
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
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
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…