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.
Resources
Apr 15, 2022
Should You Be Tested for Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
by: Dave Miller Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a chronic eye disease that damages the macula, a small area near the center of the retina responsible for sharp, central vision.…
Apr 14, 2022
Save the Date- 2022 Giving Challenge – Be the ONE
We are a few short weeks away from the 2022 Giving Challenge! The Giving Challenge is an exciting 24-hour online giving event that connects 700+ nonprofit organizations with passionate donors…
Apr 14, 2022
Allergan announces positive topline Phase 3 results for presbyopia therapeutic
by: David Hutton, OT Staff Reports According to the company, the VIRGO trial evaluated the safety and efficacy of the investigational twice-daily administration of pilocarpine HCl ophthalmic solution 1.25% in adults…
Apr 14, 2022
Genentech launches trial to study treatment for DME in underrepresented patients
by: Lynda Charters According to the company, the trial will study the effect of the drug in treatment-naïve patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) who are members of underrepresented patient…
Apr 8, 2022
Friday Eye Fun Facts
Friday Fun Eye Fact Did you know? Only 1/16 of your eyeball is visible.
Apr 7, 2022
Novartis: European Commission approves brolucizumab 6 mg for patients with diabetic macular edema
April 1, 2022 David Hutton, OT Staff Reports Approval is based on year 1 data from the Phase III KESTREL and KITE trials investigating brolucizumab 6 mg versus aflibercept 2 mg…
Apr 4, 2022
How food and diet impact the treatment of disease
by The City University of New York Today, the Center for Food As Medicine (famcenter.org) and the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center (nycfoodpolicy.org) released its groundbreaking, 335 pages (with more…
Mar 30, 2022
Five tips for a healthy diet
University of Alabama SOM News|March 28, 2022 UAB nutrition experts provide five practical ways you can start living a healthier life. Maintaining a healthy diet is important for your body’s…
Mar 29, 2022
Addressing the need for greater access in vision care
March 24, 2022 Dawn Williams, OD Optometry Times Journal Education, advancing technology are key to meeting patient needs Access to vision care is a growing concern in the United States…
Mar 28, 2022
The power of vitamin D: What experts already know (and are still learning) about the ‘sunshine vitamin’
It’s no secret that vitamin D is critical to balancing many areas of health. But from pediatric broken bones to cluster headaches, physicians and scientists at The University of Texas…
Mar 25, 2022
Friday Eye Fun Facts
Did you know? Heterochromia is the medical term for having two different colored eyes.
Mar 22, 2022
Seasonal allergies: Common trigger for dry eye flares
by: Dagny Zhu, MD Short-term steroid use can alleviate patient discomfort. Many patients have allergy-induced dry eye flares during the spring and summer when pollen, the biggest inciting factor, is…
Mar 18, 2022
Friday Eye Fun Facts
Did you know? Your iris (colored part of the eye) has 256 unique characteristics; your fingerprint has just 40.
Mar 18, 2022
A Pharmacy Reimagined For Visually Impaired People
There’s something about the name “Accessible Pharmacy” that gives you a sense of ease. It could feel that way to anyone who’s grappled with a pharmacy, a prescription, or any…
Mar 7, 2022
2nd Virtual Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology
Following on from the success of COPHy Global 2021 virtual congress, it gives us great pleasure to announce and to invite you to the 2nd Virtual Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology:…
Mar 4, 2022
Friday Fun Eye Facts
Did you know? The only organ more complex than the eye is the brain
Mar 4, 2022
Worried About Hearing and Vision Loss? You Can Do These Tests on Your iPhone
Apps that test eyes and ears can help you gauge any gradual changes; one new app guides you in choosing the right reading glasses by: Julie Jargon Not long after…
Feb 28, 2022
Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
Many eye conditions are hereditary, including Macular Degeneration. Talk to your family members about their eye health history. #HealthyVisionMonth #MacularDegeneration #maculardegerationawarenessmonth
Feb 28, 2022
At-Home Monitoring Tools For Today and Tomorrow
January/February 2022 | Features At-Home Monitoring Tools For Today and Tomorrow These new technologies could help diagnose retinal conditions early, follow patients between clinical visits, and prevent progression. AT A…
Feb 22, 2022
Reading Glasses for Macular Degeneration and Low Vision
By Dr. W. Jarrod Long, OD, FIALVS As a low vision optometrist for 25 years and one of the first Fellows of the International Academy of Low Vision Specialists, I…
Feb 11, 2022
Friday Fun Eye Facts
Fun Eye Facts Did you know? Your eyes can detect a candle flame 1.7 miles away.
Feb 11, 2022
February is Macular Degeneration & Low Vision Awareness Month.
February is Macular Degeneration & Low Vision Awareness Month. Did you know that Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of blindness among people age 50 and older in the US?…
Feb 7, 2022
Age-Related Macular Degeneration & Low Vision Awareness Month
February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration & Low Vision Awareness Month: Today’s tip: You may have read on our blog recently about the newest addition to the treatment armamentarium for wet…
Feb 3, 2022
USA: survey on the cost of illness and impact of Age-related Macular Degeneration
We need your support! Retina International is conducting a global study to better understand the real impact of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This includes the dry form called geographic…
Feb 1, 2022
February is National Age- Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) & Low Vision Month
February is national age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and low vision awareness month. AMD is the leading cause of low vision and blindness in Americans age 60 years and older and…
Feb 1, 2022
FDA approves Vabysmo for treatment of wet AMD, DME
The FDA has approved Vabysmo for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema, according to a press release from Genentech. Vabysmo (faricimab-svoa) is an injectable eye medicine…
Jan 28, 2022
Open Your Eyes Podcast Hosted by Dr. Kerry Gelb
Coming Monday, January 31st. A F I L M B Y W A Y N E C H E S L E R Open Your Eyes follows Dr. Kerry Gelb…
Jan 28, 2022
Friday Fun Eye Facts
Did You Know? It’s impossible to sneeze with your eyes open