Sep 16, 2024
These foods sabotage sleep
By Julia Ries | Fact-checked by Davi Sherman | Published September 13, 2024 Key Takeaways Certain foods like chocolate, greasy snacks, and spicy dishes can disrupt …
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Sep 12, 2024
The Changing Landscape of Nutrition in Medicine
A look at developments that have propelled us forward and those still to come for eye care. by: Julie Poteet, …
Sep 11, 2024
Up to 1 in 5 Dementia Cases May Be Attributable to Vision Impairment
Contrast sensitivity impairment showed the strongest relationship by Judy George, Deputy Managing Editor, MedPage TodaySeptember 5, 2024 Last Updated September 6, 2024 Key …
Sep 9, 2024
AiViva Biopharma completes enrollment in Phase 1 clinical trial of AIV007 for AMD, DME
By David Hutton The Phase 1 trial is a multicenter, open-label, dose-escalation safety clinical trial, with 18 subjects, who each have …
Aug 21, 2024
AOA urges eye care provider consultation before use, purchase of MSM eye drops
August 20, 2024, By Jordana Joy, Associate Editor The alert follows a warning letter issued by the US FDA to a …
Aug 15, 2024
Prevalence of AMD-related vision loss expected to increase as population ages
By Kate YoungFact checked by Heather Biele Key takeaways: Prevalence of AMD-related blindness decreased globally from 2000 to 2020. Older …
Aug 12, 2024
Sandoz announces FDA approval for new biosimilar
New Press Release The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Sandoz biosimilar Enzeevu™ (aflibercept-abzv) 2 mg vial kit …
Aug 12, 2024
Multivitamins could potentially shorten your lifespan
By Lisa Marie Basile | Fact-checked by Davi Sherman | Published July 16, 2024 Key Takeaways A new cohort study published in JAMA Network Open analyzed data from nearly …
Aug 9, 2024
Ocular Therapeutix receives FDA nod for SOL-R registrational study of Axpaxli
New Study Ocular Therapeutix obtained FDA support to use the phase 3 SOL-R trial as the next step in the …
Aug 6, 2024
AREDS2 supplement slows expansion of geographic atrophy, even in late-stage AMD
by: Steven Ferrucci, OD, FAAO Key takeaways: The AREDS2 supplement slowed the expansion of geographic atrophy toward the fovea by …
Jul 28, 2024
Stave off cognitive decline: Eat this mushroom
By Julia Ries | Fact-checked by Davi Sherman | Published July 25, 2024 Key Takeaways The lion’s mane mushroom is gaining popularity for its potential health benefits, …
Jul 26, 2024
Heart Pounding, Stomach-Knotting: Stress & You
The Stress Response Your muscles tense, your heart races and your breath comes faster — we all know what stress …
Jul 25, 2024
Could Metformin Fill the Bill for Geographic Atrophy Prevention?
Case-control study shows reduction in new-onset GA, particularly in nondiabetic patients by Charles Bankhead, Senior Editor, MedPage TodayJuly 22, 2024 STOCKHOLM — …
Jul 8, 2024
FDA approves Vabysmo prefilled syringe for retinal diseases
Key takeaways: The prefilled syringe is indicated for wet age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and retinal vein occlusion. The …
Jul 1, 2024
AI model helps predict anti-VEGF response in diabetic macular edema
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — In this Healio Video Perspective from Kiawah Eye, Joe Luvisi, MD, discusses the use of AI to predict …
Jun 25, 2024
Utilizing the immune system to combat dry eye disease
by: Walter O. Whitley OD, MBA, FAAO Exploring strategies for effective management of a multifaceted condition Dry eye disease (DED) …
Jun 25, 2024
Pegcetacoplan injection preserves visual function at 36 weeks in patients with geographic atrophy
By: David Hutton Positive data from the GALE long-term extension study showed patients developed fewer new scotomatous points with 36 …
Jun 11, 2024
FDA clears OTC CGMs for general public, adults with type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin
Key takeaways: The Abbott Libre Rio was cleared for adults with type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin. The …
Jun 10, 2024
SYFOVRE® (pegcetacoplan injection) Preserved Visual Function at 36 Months in GALE Extension Study in Geographic Atrophy (GA)
June 10, 2024 SYFOVRE is the only approved GA treatment to demonstrate a visual function benefit in a prespecified endpoint …
Jun 6, 2024
Avirmax Biopharma Inc receives IND approval from FDA
June 6, 2024 by: Martin David Harp The IND approval will allow the company to initiate a Phase I/IIa clinical …
Jun 6, 2024
Stealth BioTherapeutics enrols first subject in dry AMD treatment trial
A new dry AMD study. The rate of change in the macular area of photoreceptor loss is the primary efficacy …
May 30, 2024
FDA Grants AI-Powered Notal Vision Home OCT “SCANLY” De Novo Marketing Authorization
First-ever home retinal imaging service to monitor wet AMD, the leading cause of blindness for older patients …
May 30, 2024
Study: Low-dose aspirin doesn’t affect the incidence or progression of AMD
May 28, 2024, by; Lynda Charters Investigators undertook a secondary analysis of the effects of long-term, low-dose aspirin in over …
May 22, 2024
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Discover Hope Macular Degeneration Association Connects Patients with Vital Support Macular Degeneration Association offers free resources and events for all …
May 3, 2024
16 Ways to Modify Your Home if You Have Diabetic Macular Edema
Low vision can increase your risk of a fall or other mishap. Here’s a room-by-room guide to making your home …
May 3, 2024
Study finds link between body weight and retinal thickness
There appears to be a significant association between body weight, specifically preobesity and obesity, and changes in retinal thickness, according …
Apr 16, 2024
Treatment challenges in patients with nAMD
by: Lynda Charters David Eichenbaum, MD, discusses his experiences with aflibercept, faricimab. Reviewed by David Eichenbaum, MD David Eichenbaum, MD, …
Apr 16, 2024
Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) for Ocugen’s Phase 1/2 ArMaDa clinical approves medium dose of OCU410
by: Sydney M Crago The Phase 1/2 study includes a dose-escalation phase of the study featuring 3 cohorts each one …
Apr 15, 2024
New research links vitamin D deficiency and diabetic peripheral neuropathy—but questions still remain
By Lisa Marie Basile | Fact-checked by Davi Sherman -Published March 29, 2024 Key Takeaways New research has drawn a link between vitamin D deficiency (VDD) …