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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.

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.

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.

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.

age related macular degeneration
VisiVite® Vitamin Comparison
Three formulas from major pharmaceutical manufacturers exist which exactly duplicate the formula in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study.

anticoagulants
Anticoagulants increase risk of intraocular bleeding
Patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration and who take antiplatelet or anticoagulant medication are at a higher risk of intraocular hemorrhage.

Geron
FDA Approves Study Using Human Embryonic Stem Cells
The Geron Corporation, based in Menlo Park, California, reported in a news release that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FD) cleared the company's Investigational New Drug applicatio...
