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 …
By Reena Mukamal for the American Academy of Ophthalmology Look up at a bright, blue sky and you may notice tiny dots of moving light. You aren’t imagining these spots. This is a very normal occurrence called the blue field entoptic phenomenon. What Is The Blue Field Entoptic Phenomenon? The moving dots you see when staring …
By Susanne Medeiros for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. If you develop proliferative diabetic retinopathy, a blinding eye disease caused by diabetes, ophthalmologists have two treatment options: Lasers or needles. Proliferative diabetic retinopathy happens when abnormal new blood vessels grow inside the eye, potentially leading to bleeding or retinal detachment, which can cause vision loss. …
By Reena Mukamal for the American Academy of Ophthalmology Mar. 17, 2023 A macular degeneration diagnosis can seem overwhelming. Many people are frightened about losing vision and anxious about treatment. Learning about the disease can help you feel more in control and give you an advantage in protecting your sight. Here’s some of the most …
By Susanne Medeiros, Reena Mukamal for the American Academy of Ophthalmology – Feb. 10, 2023 For more than a decade, ophthalmologists have treated wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with periodic eye injections and dry AMD with antioxidant vitamins. These treatments were groundbreaking, offering hope for the first time that this sight-threatening disease could be slowed, …
By Vered Hazanchuk for the American Academy of Ophthalmology Jan. 20, 2023 Recent headlines claim a woman went blind from high levels of mercury found in a skin care product. Could cosmetics bought over-the-counter really cause permanent vision loss? It is possible, said Ashley Brissette, MD, ophthalmologist at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York. High …