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AChEI inhibitor
Alzheimer's drug may also be beneficial for treating macular degeneration
Study results published last week in JAMA Ophthalmology reveal that AChEI inhibitors that are used to treat Alzheimer's disease may have an added benefit of lowering the risk for developing age-rel...
avoid falling
People with certain eye diseases more prone to falls and fractures
A study recently published in JAMA Ophthalmology reveals that people dealing with eye diseases are at a higher risk of fractures and falls compared to people without eye diseases.frac
eating healthy
How to spot foods that are ultra processed
Perhaps your New Year's resolution is to eat healthier this year. Eating healthy doesn't just mean counting calories and carbs; it also means looking out for foods that have been ultra-processed.
psychological health
Genetics play a role in how we respond to stress
Study results recently published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that the genetic variants that regulate the sensitivity to the repercussions of stress have a...
eye drops
FDA urges Congress to take steps to improve safety of over-the-counter eye drops
Congress is being called upon by the Food and Drug Administration to bestow new powers upon the agency to mandate recalls and force eyedrop manufacturers to be subjected to inspections prior to th...
cataract surgery
Oculis announces second Phase 3 OPTIMIZE-2 trial for once-daily
OCS-01 is the first once-daily topical, preservative-free corticosteroid. I
alcohol
Feeling anxious? Avoid these foods
For those struggling with anxiety, seeking comfort in their favorite foods is often a way of dealing with it.
mental health
3 Tips for taking care of your mental health as you age
Unfortunately, mental health conditions often go undiagnosed and, therefore, untreated in senior adults. Older adults are more reluctant to get the help that they need and also receive the care tha...
glaucoma
BELKIN Vision announces FDA approval of new glaucoma laser device
With more than 3.6 million patients in the United States living with a diagnosis of glaucoma, this new laser offers the first and only contactless laser for glaucoma.