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depression
Depression and dry eye disease link
Researchers were investigating the link between depression and the severity of dry eye disease symptoms, including inflammatory markers.

age-related macular degeneration
Measurement of VEGF in tears may help in determining severity of AMD
Researchers published the results of a recent study in Science Reports. The study revealed that the severity and progression of AMD could be determined by measuring the level of VEGF in the tears o...

blood sugar
Start this One Healthy Eating Habit Today
Here’s one thing you can start today for better eye and body health: Reduce foods with a high glycemic index (GI).

age-related macular degeneration
Study indicates some patients may be "weaned" off injections for wet macular degeneration
Study results offer hope to patients with wet macular degeneration who are receiving anti-VEGF injections.

Alzheimer's
Simple eye test may identify Alzheimer's risk
Changes within the retina could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's much earlier in life allowing for intervention before the disease progesses.

dry eye
Generic form of Restasis approved by FDA
The FDA announced their approval of a generic form of cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion (Viatris) 0.05% single use vials of eye drops.

about dry eye
Face Masks Contribute to Dry Eye Symptoms
Dry Eye Syndrome affects about 49 million people in the United States. Patients experience blurry vision, pain, redness, light sensitivity, and a "gritty" feeling in the eyes.

FDA
Why are natural ingredients in vitamin supplements better?
We don't just boast about using Natural ingredients, such as Natural Vitamin E and Natural Zeaxanthin in VisiVite eye vitamins because we think it has more cache. It turns out that natural ingredie...

calorie restriction diet
Body Health = Eye Health
Eye doctors struggle with weight gain, just like their patients.