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Researchers found an increased risk for the development of ocular hypertension and glaucoma with frequent anti-VEGF injections over a 6-month period.
- 27 February, 2020
Researchers recently evaluated date from more than 111,000 people in Great Britain to try and determine the effect of air pollution on vision.
- 17 February, 2020
It shouldn't come as a surprise that a physician who treats vision and eye diseases is interested in the color and majesty of photography. Beginning two years ago, Dr. Paul Krawitzbegan rescuing his best shots out of my computer and gave them life as prints.
- 06 February, 2020
VisiVite Quench TG-1000, is the company's fastest selling new supplement for eye health.
- 06 February, 2020
Topical, non-invasive treatments may soon be available to people over the age of 40 who need reading glasses.
- 05 February, 2020
Researchers have discovered that wet and dry macular degeneration both lack the same enzyme.
- 30 January, 2020
Despite a steady decline in eye injuries caused by other types of household cleaners, injuries from laundry detergent pods continue to rise.
- 22 January, 2020
VisiVite Blue Light Basher for protection against blue light and VisVite AREDS 2 Chewables tablets have just been announced by the manufacturer, Vitamin Science, Inc.
- 20 January, 2020
A "smart contact lens" is being developed to correct vision and drive electronic devices. These electronic devices would continuously screen eye fluids for indications of eye diseases such as glaucoma or diabetes.
- 14 January, 2020
There is usually no treatment for the “dry” form of macular degeneration, but low vision rehabilitation can help those with significant vision loss to maintain an excellent quality of life. Laser surgery can sometimes treat the “wet” form and low vision rehabilitation can help those with vision loss.
- 09 December, 2019
Light and images travel into the eye through the pupil, finally focusing on the internal wall of the eye, known as the retina. The center area of the retina that provides the details of vision that allow us to read and distinguish facial features is known as the macular.
- 09 December, 2019
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- 08 December, 2019
Explains the findings of the AREDS2 results that were published May 5, 2013 by the National Eye Institute.
- 02 December, 2019
Current research is underway that involves engineering pancreatic beta cells, which are activated by blue light
- 21 November, 2019
Periodically, we get an inquiry from a customer asking why VisIVite uses Zinc oxide rather than some other form in its AREDS 2 eye vitamins. And usually, the question is asked because they were told by a dietition, nutritionist or salesperson in a supplement store that other forms of zinc are better and more completely absorbed.
- 20 November, 2019
Huntington, NY (November 13, 2019) - Vitamin Science, Inc. manufacturer of VisiVite Professional Formulas for Ocular Nutrition, today announced the results of an online survey of users of their eye vitamin products. Customers expressed high satisfaction with the quality and benefits of VisiVite
- 13 November, 2019
A popular drug used to treat interstitial cystitis of the bladder was shown in a recent study to cause retinal damage in a study presented at the 2019 American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting.
- 08 November, 2019
Phase 1 clinical trials on a new gene therapy to treat age-related macular degeneration are currently underw
- 05 November, 2019
A new drug to treat the "dry" form of macular degeneration is currently undergoing clinical trials.
- 22 October, 2019
Novartis Pharmaceuticals announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved it's new drug, Beovu®, for the t
- 14 October, 2019
A new digital therapy platform has been released to help patients with amblyopia, otherwise known as "lazy eye".
The subscription-based technology is available from the startup, AmblyoPlay. Progress can be
- 08 October, 2019
While sunglasses are often deemed to be no more than a fashion accessory, the impact that they have on your vision is critica
- 30 September, 2019
FloraGLO is the world's most stable and bioavailable form of lutein, and is the premium brand that is used in all of VisiVite's AREDS 2 Formulas for the support of Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
- 19 September, 2019
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved the first trifocal intraocular lens from Alcon, for use in patients undergoing cataract surgery in the United States.
- 09 September, 2019
Study results recently published in the Journal of Investigative Medicine point to a link between air pollutants and an increased risk of developing age-related macular degenerati
- 01 September, 2019
While Wet Macular Degeneration has enjoyed the fruits of great research and effective medications, the more common Dry Macular Degeneration has no similar medications for treatment. That might be changing soon.
- 25 August, 2019
The National Eye Institute is sponsoring a study to determine the effect of red and blue light on children's vision.
- 18 August, 2019
Glaucoma is a potentially blinding eye disease with damage to the optic nerve that is sometimes associated with high
- 05 August, 2019
This innocent habit can damage your cornea and retina.
- 26 July, 2019
Women who have undergone menopause are at a higher risk of developing chronic dry eye due to the hormonal changes.
- 11 July, 2019
Lutein, a key ingredient found in VisiVite supplements that supports macular health, crosses the "bl
- 08 July, 2019
Irritated, burning and red eyes are the hallmarks of dry eye syndrome. But why do dry eye symptoms occur?
The normal lubricating layer of moisture in the eye is called the tear film. Far from being a simpl
- 01 July, 2019
The current therapy for treating wet macular degeneration involves costly, frequent injections into the eye.Researchers are currently working on a new therapy that involves putting an implant into the eye that would continuously deliver the medication into the eye.
- 20 June, 2019
Patients with Sjogren's syndrome suffer from severe dry eye which is caused by their immune system attacking the glands that make tears. The dry eye symptoms of Sjogren's Syndrome can be disabling, causing severe eye pain and extreme light sensitivity.
- 17 June, 2019
Currently used to treat diabetic macular edema,
- 06 June, 2019
A new study shows improved sleep and daytime cognitive ability after patients undergo cataract surgery with intraocular lens implants.
- 04 June, 2019
Researchers published a recent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that highlights the potential benefits of eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables in helping reduce the risk of developing cataracts.
- 24 May, 2019
Researchers at the Riken Institute in Japan completed the first clinical trial involving the transplantation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells) from donors.
Five patients received the donated cells.
- 21 May, 2019
While it is known that the retina is a crucial part of vision, it is also viewed by many doctors to be the window to the brain, since it is linked directly to the brain via the optic nerve.
Armed with this knowle
- 26 April, 2019
A Taiwanese woman came to the emergency room with a painfully swollen eyelid only to discover that she had four sweat bees dwelling under her eyelid.
Doctors were startled to find the tiny insects, which are onl
- 25 April, 2019
A new study notes a link between a diet rich in colorful vegetables and fruits to a reduced risk in developing age-related cataracts (ARC).
Colorful fruits and vegetables including those with red, orange and yel
- 05 April, 2019