Alcoholism Drug Restores Vision in Mice with Retinal Degeneration
Antabuse, an alcoholism treatment, may also be treatment for macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa.
Read MoreTheranostic Smart Contact Lens may Treat Glaucoma?
These new smart contact lenses may someday detect AND treat glaucoma.
Read MoreSummer Eye Protection from the Sun
Summer is upon us. Keep these tips in mind keep your eyes protected.
Read MoreGene Therapy for Inherited Eye Diseases
Gene therapy continues to be at the forefront of research that shows promise for curing many inherited eye diseases.
Read MoreChronic Inflammation May Cause Your Dry Eye
Chronic inflammation may likely cause your dry eye. Dry eye is a common condition that affects about 49 million Americans. According to Google Trends internet searches for “dry eye syndrome” doubled between December 2010 to July 2020. Symptoms of Dry Eye If you suffer from dry eyes you have experienced these common symptoms: Stinging, burning,…
Read MoreEating for Healthy Vision
Eat these foods for maintaining healthy vision.
Read MoreNasal Spray Treats Dry Eye
Last October the FDA approved a nasal spray (Tyrvaya™) to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. The nasal spray contains a varenicline solution that binds to receptors in the nasal mucosa and activates the trigeminal nerve which in turn promotes tear production. Varenicline taken orally is used to help stop smoking. It…
Read MoreVuity™ Eye Drops for Reading FDA Approved
New eyedrops FDA approved for treatment of near vision loss, aka presbyopia.
Read MoreImplant May Replace Monthly Injections for Wet AMD
Here’s why monthly injections may be a thing of the past.
Read MoreFemtosecond Laser vs. Traditional Cataract Surgery
Laser cataract surgery adds the precision, accuracy and predictability to traditional cataract surgery. Is it right for you?
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