Diabetic drug associated with lower risk of progression of age-related macular degeneration
age-related macular degeneration

Diabetic drug associated with lower risk of progression of age-related macular degeneration

Drug commonly used to treat diabetes may lower risk of progression of age-related macular degeneration.
Parkinson's medication may help lower risk progression of age-related macular degeneration
age related macular degeneration

Parkinson's medication may help lower risk progression of age-related macular degeneration

Levodopa is commonly prescribed to treat Parkinson's disease and a recent study found that it could possibly reduce the risk of progression from dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to the we...
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.