By Reena Mukamal for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Jan. 04, 2022 There’s a new way to deliver sight-saving treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) and it may make living with the chronic eye condition a lot easier. People with wet AMD need eye injections of a medicine called anti-vascular endothelial growth factor …
By Rahul Khurana, MD for the American Academy of Ophthalmology Edited By David Turbert Nov. 03, 2021 There is a worrying lack of awareness when it comes to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is the leading cause of blindness in seniors. The disease harms central vision and limits a person’s ability to read, write and recognize faces. …
By Reena Mukamal for the American Academy of Ophthalmology Nov. 04, 2021 Vision loss from age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or other causes is known to cause some people to see faces or shapes that aren’t really there. But a new study suggests these hallucinations, known as Charles Bonnet syndrome, affect many more people with AMD …
What happens to your eyes when you have diabetes? By Reena Mukamal for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. You may already know that diabetes increases your risk of developing vision problems. High blood sugar can damage the tiny blood vessels in your eyes and cause complications like diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema. But what …
By Reena Mukamal on Sep. 14, 2021 for the American Academy of Ophthalmology An analysis of 121 patients dating back to the beginning of the pandemic unveils COVID’s most common effects on the eye. Share this information and remember: Widespread vaccination is key to ending the pandemic. How does COVID reach the eyes? People respond …
By Reena Mukamal for the American Academy of Ophthalmology posted Aug. 17, 2021 Eye exams in aging adults may catch more than just vision problems. A new study bolsters evidence that certain types of vision problems may point to an elevated risk of dementia. The Academy recommends all healthy adults get a baseline eye exam with an …
Written By: Shirley Dang for the American Academy of Ophthalmology on June 11, 2021 Everyone’s eyes are susceptible to damage from ultraviolet (UV) light, regardless of age or skin pigmentation. But some people are at higher risk. Children have a high risk of sun damage as they play outside, for example. And some studies show …
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 …
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 …
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 …