Successful Phase 3 study results for Ocular's Axpaxli wet AMD drug
Axpaxli

Successful Phase 3 study results for Ocular's Axpaxli wet AMD drug

Ocular Therpeutix announced successful results of their experimental drug Axpaxli in treating wet age-related macular degeneration.  
The gut connection to diabetic retinopathy
diabetic retinopathy

The gut connection to diabetic retinopathy

Study results recently published in Gut, highlight the role that gut microbiome plays in diabetic retinopathy.
Diabetic drug associated with lower risk of progression of age-related macular degeneration
age-related macular degeneration

Diabetic drug associated with lower risk of progression of age-related macular degeneration

Drug commonly used to treat diabetes may lower risk of progression of age-related macular degeneration.
Parkinson's medication may help lower risk progression of age-related macular degeneration
age related macular degeneration

Parkinson's medication may help lower risk progression of age-related macular degeneration

Levodopa is commonly prescribed to treat Parkinson's disease and a recent study found that it could possibly reduce the risk of progression from dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to the we...
Stem cell retinal implant enters phase 2b testing
age-related macular degeneration

Stem cell retinal implant enters phase 2b testing

Researchers at the Roski Eye Institute are testing a stem cell retinal implant as a possible treatment for advanced dry age-related macular degeneration.
Correlation between cardiovascular risk and risk of developing eye diseases found
age-related macular degeneration

Correlation between cardiovascular risk and risk of developing eye diseases found

Recent study results highlight the association between an individual's cardiovascular risk score and their odds of developing certain eye diseases.
An orange a day keeps depression away?
citrus

An orange a day keeps depression away?

The old saying is "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" but could it be that oranges could be beneficial in warding off depression?
Misuse of eye drops can lead to degenerative eye diseases
eye drops

Misuse of eye drops can lead to degenerative eye diseases

Eye health experts caution that it is important to consult your eye care provider when experiencing symptoms such as redness, pain or itching.
Walmart offers Pennsylvania customers a 15-minute eye exam
annual eye exams

Walmart offers Pennsylvania customers a 15-minute eye exam

Walmart is offering customers in Pennsylvania the opportunity to have a 15 minute eye exam for people looking to update their current prescriptions.