By Dan T. Gudgel for the American Academy of Ophthalmology Published Mar. 20, 2024 On April 8, 2024, the entire United States will see a partial eclipse of the sun. Parts of 15 states, from Texas to Maine, will experience a total solar eclipse. If you get a chance to see it, make sure to …
By Reena Mukamal Feb. 18, 2024 for the American Academy of Ophthalmology Two new drugs – Syfovre (pegcetacoplan) and Izervay (avacincaptad pegol) – were approved in 2023 for geographic atrophy, a potentially debilitating type of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The disease affects about one million Americans and can lead to significant vision loss. For …
By Reena Mukamal for the American Academy of Ophthalmology Published Jan. 17, 2024 Apple has introduced new technology to help protect your eyes from vision problems. Two new features are available on iPhones, iPads with iOS 17, and Apple Watches with watchOS 10. These features, called “Time in Daylight” and “Screen Distance,” aim to tackle …
By Reena Mukamal for the American Academy of Ophthalmology Sep. 19, 2023 Botox® (botulinum toxin A) is no stranger to the eyes. You’ve heard of Botox as a treatment for crow’s feet and wrinkles. But did you know the drug was originally developed by an ophthalmologist in the 1970s? Today it is used as a …
By Susanne Medeiros on Nov. 10, 2023 for the American Academy of Ophthalmology Yes. But this major surgical achievement will not restore vision. That’s because scientists have yet to figure out how to regenerate the optic nerve. Vision is complicated. We actually see with our brains, not our eyes. When light hits the retina at …
By Reena Mukamal for the American Academy of Ophthalmology Oct. 12, 2023 Learning that you have diabetic retinopathy can be nerve-wracking. You might worry about losing your vision or feel overwhelmed by the treatment plan. The first step to protecting your vision is to understand the condition. Read about diabetic retinopathy on EyeSmart, watch these …
By Anni Delfaro for the American Academy of Ophthalmology – Sep. 19, 2023 The internet is a treasure trove of information, but it’s important to steer clear of the unproven and potentially dangerous remedies that are touted as quick fixes for various eye problems. Let’s take a closer look at some of the scariest unproven …
By Celia Vimont for the American Academy of Ophthalmology – June 16, 2023 More than one out of four older people fall every year, but fewer than half tell their doctor, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Additional research shows that hospitalizations of people who had eye trauma, whether or not …
By Vered Hazanchuk June 23, 2023 for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The diabetes drug semaglutide has been making headline news since the medications Ozempic and Rybelsus received FDA approval to help people with diabetes control their blood sugar. Wegovy is a similar medication approved for obesity treatment. Results of the Ozempic studies show semaglutide …
By Reena Mukamal on June 06, 2023 for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that weakens central vision, making it difficult to focus on objects straight ahead when driving, reading or watching TV. Many people with AMD also struggle with seeing fine details, sensing contrasts between similar colors …