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.
New device provides early detection of macular degeneration
age-related macular degeneration

New device provides early detection of macular degeneration

The new technology will be helpful in providing an earlier diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration.
Repeated anti-VEGF injections may increase glaucoma risk
age-related macular degeneration

Repeated anti-VEGF injections may increase glaucoma risk

Researchers found an increased risk for the development of ocular hypertension and glaucoma with frequent anti-VEGF injections over a 6-month period.
Wet and Dry Macular Degeneration share common link
age-related macular degeneration

Wet and Dry Macular Degeneration share common link

Researchers have discovered that wet and dry macular degeneration both lack the same enzyme.