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blue light
Do blue-light intraocular lenses lower risk of wet AMD?
Very limited human study data is available in regards to the effect of long-term exposure to blue light despite it being considered a risk factor for retinal diseases.
corneal edema
Glaucoma drainage devices increase risk of corneal edema
A recent study examined the risk of patients developing corneal edema after glaucoma surgery.
heart health
3 "Bad" foods that are actually Good for Heart Health
Some foods have gotten a bad rap over the years and have been labeled as foods that are not good for heart health.
FDA approves Vizz eye drops to treat presbyopia
Vizz eye drops from Lenz Therapeutics have received Food and Drug Administration approval to treat presbyopia (farsightedness) in adults.
ENCELTO
New eye implant approved for Macular Telangiectasia
The Food and Drug Administration announced its approval of the implant ENCELTO as the first treatment for macular telangiectasia.
age-related vision loss
Proper balance of amino acids key in photoreceptor health
Researchers at the University of Michigan recently published results of a study that focused on the dependence of photoreceptors on the amino acid, glutamine.
chronic kidney disease
Severity of Diabetic Retinopathy Impacts heart failure risk for those with Chronic Kidney Disease
A recent study highlights the relationship between the severity of diabetic retinopathy and the risk of heart failure for patients who also have chronic kidney disease.
intravitreal injections
Cancer drug may also be a possible treatment for age-related macular degeneration
Clinical trials are set to launch later this year to evaluate whether the cancer drug, PRL3-zumab, is effective in treating wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) as well as diabetic retinopathy.
diabetic macular edema
Vitamin D deficiency linked to diabetic maculopathy
Researchers recently sought to determine the role vitamin D plays in the development of diabetic macular ischemia (DMI), which is an irreversible diabetic maculopathy.