Retina Diseases
Floaters and Flashes: What are they?
Flashes and eye floaters are common, but not necessarily benign, they could be early signs of a serious condition such as retinal detachment.
Read MoreTreatment of Diabetic Retinopathy
Treatment of diabetic retinopathy is best when there are no symptoms. Here’s why.
Read MoreLab Grown Retina is 1 Step Closer
Scientists may soon be able to “grow” a retina.
Read MoreHigh Blood Pressure and Hypertensive Retinopathy
High blood pressure can cause this retinal disease.
Read MoreWhat is Uveitis?
Iritis, or uveitis, refers to intraocular inflammation. Symptoms include pain, redness and sensitivity to light.
Read MoreAlcoholism Drug Restores Vision in Mice with Retinal Degeneration
Antabuse, an alcoholism treatment, may also be treatment for macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa.
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 MoreBiosimilars and Generic Drugs
Biosimilars refer to large proteins whereas generic drugs are copy exact molecular structure.
Read MoreWhat are Biosimilars?
Biosimilars are large proteins that compare to their biologic counterparrs. They are not the same as generic drugs.
Read MoreHow Does Gene Therapy Work?
Gene therapy is an investigational but exciting method by which diseases may actually be cured…even blindness.
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