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How to Choose the Best Sunglasses

June 29, 2021 by Michigan Retina-Vitreous Institute

Written By: Shirley Dang for the American Academy of Ophthalmology on Jun. 09, 2021 Six Things to Consider Everyone knows sunglasses make it easier to see on a sunny day, whether out on the road or the water. However, wearing the right sunglasses is also a great defense against ultraviolet (UV) rays that can cause …

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Eye Care During COVID-19: Masks, Vaccines and Procedures

May 25, 2021 by Michigan Retina-Vitreous Institute

Written By: Reena Mukamal for the American Academy of Ophthalmology on May. 18, 2021 Updated May 18, 2021: Though the CDC has relaxed mask wearing for vaccinated persons, they have not altered recommendations for healthcare settings. Even if you are vaccinated against COVID-19, you will still need to wear a mask to your medical appointments during …

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Poor Air Quality Raises the Risk of AMD, According to New Research

April 25, 2021 by Michigan Retina-Vitreous Institute

Written By: Vered Hazanchuk for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. New research suggests living in a city with poor air quality increases your chance of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD)—a leading cause of blindness. The study, published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, found that residents of highly polluted areas were at least 8% more …

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Do People With AMD Have a Higher Risk of COVID Complications?

March 21, 2021 by Michigan Retina-Vitreous Institute

Published by the American Academy of Ophthalmology – March 10, 2021. Patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who become infected with COVID-19 may have an elevated risk of severe illness, a new study suggests. But eye experts caution that the link between AMD and COVID is unclear, and more research is needed. Why might COVID complications …

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New Treatments for Age-Related Macular Degeneration

February 21, 2021 by Michigan Retina-Vitreous Institute

Written By: Susanne Medeiros, Reena Mukamal for the American Academy of Ophthalmology Feb. 02, 2021 For more than a decade, ophthalmologists have treated wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with eye injections given every month or two, and dry AMD with antioxidant vitamins. These treatments were groundbreaking when introduced, offering hope for the first time that …

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Could Glasses Protect Against COVID-19?

January 24, 2021 by Michigan Retina-Vitreous Institute

Written By: Vered Hazanchuk for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Wearing eyeglasses may lower your chances of contracting the coronavirus, according to a new study from Hubei Province, China. The findings appeared in JAMA Ophthalmology, a medical journal. But does this mean everyone should wear eye protection to prevent COVID-19? Not exactly, says ophthalmologist Thomas …

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A Pandemic Is No Time To Ignore Diabetes Care

December 26, 2020 by Michigan Retina-Vitreous Institute

Written By: Susanne Medeiros for the American Academy of Ophthalmology on December 21, 2020. People with diabetes who catch COVID-19 are more likely than others to develop severe illness and die. There are no easy answers as to why. But we do know that the best defense against severe COVID-19 is good diabetes management. That means controlling …

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Sight-Saving Advances in Diabetic Eye Disease

November 21, 2020 by Michigan Retina-Vitreous Institute

Written By: Reena Mukamal on October 16, 2020 for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Nearly 10% of Americans have diabetes — a figure that’s expected to double by 2050. As diabetes becomes more common, an unprecedented number of patients will develop a potentially blinding eye complication called diabetic retinopathy. Fortunately, doctors are developing new tools …

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Exercise May Stave Off Eye Disease, Study Finds

October 24, 2020 by Michigan Retina-Vitreous Institute

Written By: Reena Mukamal on October 16, 2020 for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Regular exercise can slim your waistline and lift your mood. Now, a new study suggests that exercise may also guard against eye damage. This could help stave off macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss among people 50 or …

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30 Apps, Devices and Technologies for People With Vision Impairments

September 26, 2020 by Michigan Retina-Vitreous Institute

Written By: Reena Mukamal for the American Academy of Ophthalmology Technology tools can help make everyday life easier for people with vision impairments. Whether you need more support navigating to a destination, reading, or enjoying another favorite activity, technology can lend a hand. We’ve rounded up some of the top apps, devices and resources for …

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