Written By: Reena Mukamal …for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Wet AMD There are no treatments for the most common form of age-related macular degeneration, known as dry AMD. But that may soon change, experts say. Here are some of the most exciting treatments on the horizon for the wet and dry forms of the …
Written By: Reena Mukamal for the American Academy of Ophthalmology Eye exams aren’t just about vision. They’re about your health. Your eyes are windows to the live action of blood vessels, nerves and connective tissues throughout your body. Abnormalities spotted in the eye are often the first signs of disease lurking elsewhere. Here are 20 …
Written By: Kierstan Boyd If you have diabetes, you probably already know that you’re at risk for vision problems. You know that controlling your blood sugar and monitoring your A1C is vital for your overall health. But here are some facts about diabetes and your eye health that you might not know: 1. Most major …
Written By: Beatrice Shelton Champagne signals a time of celebration – but opening bubbly can come with some risks. A Champagne cork can fly up to 50 mph as it leaves the bottle — fast enough to shatter glass. If the cork hits an eye, it can cause bleeding, abrasions and even glaucoma. Champagne Cork …
Drug-maker Novartis announced on October 8, 2019 that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the new drug application for brolucizumab ophthalmic solution (trade name BEOVU), a new product for treatment of neovascular or “wet” age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). About neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD or “wet” AMD) nAMD or “wet” age-related macular degeneration …
Written By: Celia Vimont Courtesy of the American Academy of Ophthalmology When you stare at a screen for hours at a time, whether it is a computer, TV, phone or tablet, you are exposed to blue light from the device. But there is no scientific evidence that blue light from digital devices causes damage to …
Written By: Kierstan Boyd Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a frustrating condition that diminishes your ability to see detail clearly. When you combine AMD’s loss of central vision with the blurriness from cataracts, you have a recipe for significant vision loss. Can you have cataract surgery to restore some clear vision if you have macular degeneration? The answer …
Written By: Kierstan Boyd Smoking tobacco (cigarettes, cigars or pipes) can cause lung disease, heart disease, cancer, and many other serious health problems. But did you know that smoking can also harm your eyes? Here are some eye problems that are made worse by smoking: Dry eye This is when your eyes do not have …
Next time you step outside to enjoy the summer sun, don’t forget to bring a pair of sunglasses. Most people know that the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays are bad for the skin. But did you know that too much sun on unprotected eyes increases the risk of eye diseases? This summer, Steven Boskovich, M.D. and …
Courtesy of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Written By: Kate Rauch Eyes and Brain Have Much in Common The relationship between brain tissue and eye tissue is an area of intense interest for ophthalmologists and neurologists. The brain has a critical role in taking the visual information your eye gathers and putting it together into …