Adults with amblyopia may benefit from fluoxetine
amblyopia

Adults with amblyopia may benefit from fluoxetine

Amblyopia, otherwise known as lazy eye, affects up to 4% of Americans. Current methods of treatment include refractive correction and patching and surgery.
Wet AMD risk linked to sleep apnea
sleep apnea

Wet AMD risk linked to sleep apnea

Researchers at the Center for Eye Research in Australia have discovered a possible link between moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and wet age-related macular degeneration.
How to avoid inviting foodborne illness to your Thanksgiving feast
food poisoning

How to avoid inviting foodborne illness to your Thanksgiving feast

While any food has the potential to carry bacteria, certain foods are more likely to be the culprits behind food poisoning.
Brain health benefits from eating eggs
brain health

Brain health benefits from eating eggs

The humble egg has gotten a bad wrap over the years and has previously been vilified for its high cholesterol.
Vitamins B and E may help prevent the onset of age-related macular degeneration
age-related macular degeneration

Vitamins B and E may help prevent the onset of age-related macular degeneration

Results from a recent study reveal that diets rich in vitamins B and E can help lower the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Light-based therapy receives FDA approval for AMD
age-related macular degeneration

Light-based therapy receives FDA approval for AMD

Almost 20 million Americans are affected by dry AMD and it is the leading cause of vision loss in the United States for adults over 60.
New color-changing hydrogel created to improve cataract surgery
cataract

New color-changing hydrogel created to improve cataract surgery

Researchers at the Wilmer Eye Institute have created a clear hydrogel that turns fluorescent green under blue light. This color change allows surgeons to confirm that they have removed all of the h...
Aging well may be a balancing act
balancing

Aging well may be a balancing act

Having a "leg to stand on" may very well be a good indicator of our health as we age.
Cataract surgery complications increase with past history of intravitreal injections
cataract surgery

Cataract surgery complications increase with past history of intravitreal injections

Study results were recently presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology that reveal an increased risk of post cataract surgery complications for patients with a histor...