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
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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.
VisiVite® Vitamin Comparison
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.
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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.
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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...