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diabetic macular edema
Regeneron receives FDA approval for EYLEA HD
The Food and Drug Administraton (FDA) gave approval after two active-controlled, double-masked pivotal trials, which compared EYLEA HD to EYLEA over a 48 week period.
AREDS2
Take these 5 Steps to Avoid Falling
This helpful article from Mount Sinai Hospital about steps you can take to avoid falling missed two critical points.
skin cancer
Picking the right sunscreen when the heat is on
When the thermometer reading is in triple digits along with higher humidity, the filtering ability of the sunscreen you choose is even more crucial.
glaucoma
Digestive tract bacteria linked to progressive vision loss in some glaucoma patients
Doctors have been mystified by glaucoma patients who progressively continue to lose vision despite treatment.
covid
Two Lines are not Positive in this Covid Test
Imagine the panic of someone performing the BD Veritor home nasal swab test who sees two lines on the result.
aromatherapy
Aromatherapy use at bedtime may benefit brain health
A person's memory may be enhanced by simply inhaling essential oils during sleep.
cataract surgeon
Cataract Surgery Outcome Depends on More than Operative Skill
Despite its phenomenal outcomes in skilled hands, modern cataract surgery can be overwhelming for patients to understand.
AMD
FDA approves Izervay for treatment of geographic atrophy
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced their approval of Izervay for treatment of geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration.
cardiovascular health
Adding prunes to your diet may promote heart health
With cardiovascular diseases one of the leading causes of death in the United States, one of the recommendations to help lower heart disease risk is to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables.