Stem cell retinal implant enters phase 2b testing
age-related macular degeneration

Stem cell retinal implant enters phase 2b testing

Researchers at the Roski Eye Institute are testing a stem cell retinal implant as a possible treatment for advanced dry age-related macular degeneration.
Correlation between cardiovascular risk and risk of developing eye diseases found
age-related macular degeneration

Correlation between cardiovascular risk and risk of developing eye diseases found

Recent study results highlight the association between an individual's cardiovascular risk score and their odds of developing certain eye diseases.
An orange a day keeps depression away?
citrus

An orange a day keeps depression away?

The old saying is "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" but could it be that oranges could be beneficial in warding off depression?
Misuse of eye drops can lead to degenerative eye diseases
eye drops

Misuse of eye drops can lead to degenerative eye diseases

Eye health experts caution that it is important to consult your eye care provider when experiencing symptoms such as redness, pain or itching.
Walmart offers Pennsylvania customers a 15-minute eye exam
annual eye exams

Walmart offers Pennsylvania customers a 15-minute eye exam

Walmart is offering customers in Pennsylvania the opportunity to have a 15 minute eye exam for people looking to update their current prescriptions.  
New genetic risk linked to severe macular degeneration.
AMD

New genetic risk linked to severe macular degeneration.

Researchers from the Centre of Eye Research Australia, WEHI and the University of Melbourne discovered specific genetic changes that raise the risk of severe forms of age-related macular degenerati...
Clinical trial underway for novel glaucoma treatment
glaucoma

Clinical trial underway for novel glaucoma treatment

More than 130 million people are affected by glaucoma worldwide and glaucoma is the leading cause of vision loss.
Hold the banana: smoothies not as beneficial with bananas
cocoa flavanols

Hold the banana: smoothies not as beneficial with bananas

Researchers were looking at how banana-based smoothie could affect the availability of flavanols to be absorbed after consumption.
Drinking coffee may help reduce AFib risk
Afibrillation

Drinking coffee may help reduce AFib risk

The recent study was conducted at UC San Francisco and the University of Adelaide and it examined the relationship between caffeinated coffee and AFib.