One of the most significant lutein brands celebrated 20 years in the market last week with a congress in Lisbon, which the Ophthalmic team attended. FloraGLO Lutein was introduced globally in 1996 and to this day provides a foundation for…
New research has shown that there could be some risk of AMD associated with those who spend a long time working in the sun. We are already aware of the risks associated with smoking, poor lifestyle and family history, but…
How well educated are your patients about the types of age-related macular degeneration? The symptoms of dry and wet AMD are similar but their prognosis can be very different, with wet developing much quicker and requiring treatment immediately. Dry can…
We’re heading to Vitafoods Europe next week, offering MPOD exams with the MPS II in partnership with the makers of FloraGLO® Lutein. The event is the largest in the nutraceutical industry, covering everything from ingredients to finished products across 3…
Low MP is a significant, modifiable risk factor for AMD, and once it is detected it requires management to preserve sight. Early detection is vital and putting the right processes in, backed up with the right equipment, will help improve…
The eye health industry is most often promoting the benefits of regular screening to detect early signs of AMD, but how much do patients and professionals know about monitoring the condition? Once the condition is detected then treatment needs to…
The risks of smoking to eye health are vastly under-reported, with public knowledge very low compared with conditions like heart disease and lung cancer. Our latest infographic focuses on how much more at risk smokers are of developing macular…
What can we do to control the development of the fourth leading cause of blindness? Our latest whitepaper explores the affect our ageing population will have on cases of AMD, as well as other risk factors increasing incidence of the…
How does looking at a computer screen for 8 hours per day affect the eyes? We have talked extensively about the problem of blue light, and much of our exposure to it comes from working desk-based jobs. There are ways…
It is well established that reduced macular pigment optical density is a sign that AMD is developing, but can it also show a change in mental cognition? Recent studies are showing that macular pigment is related to poor cognition, which…