Encouraging news from the National Eye Institute (NEI). A recent study of 647 AMD patients treated with anti-VEGF drugs for five years showed that half maintained 20/40 vision or better. The study’s authors heralded this as a huge achievement, which…
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…
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…
Are our modern lifestyles affecting our eyes? We have come across some interesting research by Dr. Stuart Richer, director of ocular preventive medicine at the James Lovell Federal Health Care Facility in Chicago, suggesting ‘bad blue’ light is photochemically damaging…
This white paper was written by Dr. Scott Mackie, a Consultant Ophthalmologist, and is supported by Elektron Technology. The paper suggests and outlines pragmatic guidelines for a coherent strategy around Prevention and Management of AMD. Download here Contents Risk Factors…
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3D printing is a fast developing technology and Yahoo Japan has teamed up with the Special Needs Education School for the Visually Impaired of the University of Tsukuba to use it in a very special way. Blind children at Hanawa Hockichi Saitama Prefectural…
Following a sector wide consultation the UK Vision Strategy (UVS) have refreshed its efforts to transform the UK’s eye health, eye care, and sight loss services. What is the UK Vision Strategy? The UVS is a cross-sector initiative developed in…
Recent advancements in technology are helping us fight back against age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Through the innovative use of telescopes, experts are attempting to enhance human eyesight and improving the vision of those affected by this disabling eye disease. What…
Gene variants can predict whether or not a person is likely to develop age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a study has shown. But, when routine genetic testing can cost a patient several hundred dollars, how beneficial is it to detect AMD…