Port Delivery System therapy looking for FDA approval
age-related macular degeneration

Port Delivery System therapy looking for FDA approval

The new device offers a continuous therapeutic dose of ranibizumab to the eye in place of regular eye injections.
Many vision loss supplements do not fulfill label claims
age-related macular degeneration

Many vision loss supplements do not fulfill label claims

With so many consumers looking towards macular degeneration supplements to help stop the progression of the vision-robbing disease, it's important that they know that what they are reading on the l...
Uveitis and Scleritis patients more likely to develop age-related macular degeneration
age-related macular degeneration

Uveitis and Scleritis patients more likely to develop age-related macular degeneration

Recent study findings support the current evidence that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) develops when abnormal inflammation is present in the eye.
Macular Degeneration | Hard versus Soft Drusen
age-related macular degeneration

Macular Degeneration | Hard versus Soft Drusen

Drusen can be either hard or soft and while both types need to be monitored, hard drusen don't usually cause vision problems.
Parkinson's drug may be a treatment for advanced age-related macular degeneration
AMD

Parkinson's drug may be a treatment for advanced age-related macular degeneration

Researchers discovered that levodopa is safe, well-tolerated and not only improved visual outcomes but also delayed anti-VEGF injections.
A healthy heart can help keep your eyes healthy
cardiovascular health

A healthy heart can help keep your eyes healthy

Researchers analyzed the data from 6,118 adults who were 40 years old or older and had participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey between the years of 2005 - 2008.
Seeing red: How red light therapy may help declining vision
declining vision

Seeing red: How red light therapy may help declining vision

Researchers at the University College London are looking into the possible benefits of red light therapy for people suffering from declining vision.
New technology detects Macular Degeneration
age-related macular degeneration

New technology detects Macular Degeneration

Researchers from the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai announced results of a study that analyzed the speed and accuracy of a new artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm in detecting ag...
VisiVite Subscribers Asked about Fear of Blindness
blindness

VisiVite Subscribers Asked about Fear of Blindness

On June 17, 2020, VisiVite subscribers were sent the email below and asked to complete a two-question survey about their fear of blindness. Their responses will be posted here.