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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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.