New technologies and treatments could slow vision loss from macular degeneration
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How computer simulations of vision loss create more empathetic buildings for the visually impaired
More than 2.2 billion people worldwide are visually impaired, while at least half of these…
FDA approves bispecific antibody to treat vision loss
The agency has approved Roche’s Vabysmo to treat neovascular or “wet” age-related macular degeneration and…
Dried goji berries may offer protection against age-related vision loss – ScienceDaily
According to a small randomized trial conducted at the University of California, Davis, eating a…
Dried goji berries may provide protection against age-related vision loss
According to a small randomized trial conducted at the University of California, Davis, eating a…
Vision Center doctor offers treatment for macular degeneration
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Since childhood, Beth Repp has struggled with myopia. While some children might…
Can air pollution cause vision loss? Expert responses
The consequences of the Diwali celebrations, vehicle and industry emissions as well as weather conditions…
Is someone you know at risk for diabetic vision loss?
By Cheryl L. Dejewski With diabetes at epidemic levels, you probably know (or are) one…
Reports define extent of vision loss, focus on access to eye care
Sandra Block, OD, M Ed, MPH, speaking at the 2021 American Academy of Optometry Annual…
AIVITA Biomedical Stem Cell-Derived Retina Transplant Restores Vision Loss in Preclinical Study
IRVINE, Calif., October 29, 2021 / PRNewswire / – AIVITA Biomedical, Inc., a biotechnology company…
Common conditions and how to prevent vision loss
The eyes work by allowing light to pass through the pupil to reach the retina,…
Roche’s eye implant may reduce treatment time for vision loss in older people – clinical daily news
The Food and Drug Administration has approved an eye implant that could reduce the need…
Ontario patients fear vision loss as dispute between optometrists and province out of sight
After undergoing four eye surgeries this year alone, Lisa Adams is almost completed the painful…
Many supplements for vision loss do not achieve their label claim, researcher says
TORONTO — A new generation of supplements have become a billion-dollar business, boasting antioxidants that…
Novartis Acquires Gene Therapy Company Arctos Medical for the Treatment of Vision Loss
ZURICH (Reuters) – Swiss drugmaker Novartis said on Tuesday it had acquired gene therapy specialist…
Vision Loss and Dementia: Is There a Link?
Share on PinterestNew study examines links between eye health and dementia risk. Joanne Temple /…
How can vision loss affect your brain?
Mmedical practice tends to divide its clients – you and me – into specialties defined…
How vision loss can affect the brain
“When people have vision loss, they change the way they live. They decrease their physical…
Causes of vision loss – Forbes Health
There are many causes of vision loss, but “the most common cause of vision loss…
AI-based eye test could help prevent severe vision loss
© iStock/Selman Keles A new artificial intelligence (AI) eye test can predict a condition that…
People with vision loss can register for the OXSIGHT smart glasses trial
PEOPLE in Oxford who suffer from central vision loss have the opportunity to test technologically…
Impact of living with bilateral central vision loss due to geographic atrophy – qualitative study
This article was originally published here BMJ Open. Jul 29, 2021; 11 (7): e047861. doi:…
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Low vision rehabilitation brings hope to people with vision loss
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – Occupational therapist Amanda Whipple was the first person from Wisconsin to…
The main causes of vision loss in the black community remain a threat, even during a pandemic
By Cheryl L. Dejewski “People need to realize that concerns about endangering eyesight have not…
Vedere Bio bypasses what’s broken to create light in vision loss
Cyrus Mozayeni, President and CEO of Vedere Bio / Photo courtesy of Vedere Bio Vedere…
Atlas Launches Cambridge’s Second Biotech To Fight Vision Loss
Call it “Quest for Sight: The Sequel”.In September, Swiss drug giant Novartis paid $ 150…
No longer needed to deal with ’emerging crisis’ of vision loss in Canada, report says
TORONTO – A new report suggests that improved services for people with vision loss are…
Torrington Hospital’s Low Vision Center opens at Sky Top Plaza
TORRINGTON – Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and the Lions Low Vision Centers in Hartford and Litchfield…
From hyperglycemia to vision loss
Damage to the tiny vessels in your retina can permanently affect your eyesight. Here’s how…
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Common causes of vision loss
The thought of losing your sight can be scary. After all, you rely on your…
Ophthalmologists Host a Forum to Answer Your Questions About Vision Loss
If you or someone you love has a visual impairment, there is a free forum…
Aging and vision loss: looking to the future
With an aging world population, visual impairment has become a pronounced public health problem.1WHOWorld Vision…
Air pollution is linked to irreversible vision loss, study finds
Air pollution could cloud your vision later in life, according to a large study that…
Anti-HIV drugs appear to prevent number one cause of vision loss in older people
When the pandemic began, there were no approved drugs to treat COVID-19, and developing them…
HIV drugs can help prevent vision loss from macular degeneration
Scientists have identified a group of drugs that could help stop one of the leading…
Metformin may prevent a common cause of vision loss with aging – Clinical Daily News
The diabetes drug metformin may protect against the development of age-related macular degeneration, a common…
Common HIV drugs can prevent leading cause of vision loss, study finds
Jayakrishna Ambati, MD, and coworkers have identified a group of drugs that can help stop…
Common cause of vision loss from air pollution: what you need to know
Share on PinterestMacular degeneration is one of the most common causes of blindness in the…
Vision loss is more severe in Batten juveniles than Stargardt, study finds
Compared to children whose vision loss is due to Stargardt disease, those with juvenile Batten…
Vision loss: symptoms, causes and treatments
Vision loss refers to complete or partial loss of vision. Depending on the cause, it…
Reverse vision loss by restoring epigenetic information from youth
Aging is a fact of life that cannot be avoided. From the moment we are…
Pitt scientists find clues, possible treatment for vision loss caused by herpes virus infection
The pastel colors of the evening sky, the bright plumage of a rare bird, a…
Vancouver clinic opens vision center in Ridgefield – ClarkCountyToday.com
Dr. Kristin Sorenson will welcome current and new patients in the same space on the…
Low Vision Center established at Oakland Library | New
OAKLAND – The Deep Creek Lions Club has opened a low vision center at the…
New Optics Plus Vision Center Location Provides Better Patient Access
Optics Plus Vision Center has moved to a new location at 224 Chestnut Street from…
Fenton Vision Center remains committed to quality |
Fenton – When it comes to choosing an ophthalmic practice, most want convenience, quality, and…