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There have been several Covid news updates this week that directly impact you.
- 28 July, 2021
Delta is coming, then Epsilon, then Zeta. As the Covid-19 virus is allowed to replicate in the population in unvaccinated people, it will continue to mutate, and thus persist, because that’s how many viruses continue to survive.
- 26 July, 2021
Vitamin Science, manufacturer of VisiVite Professional Supplements for Ocular Health, has announced that a very high percentage of their customers are fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus.
- 25 July, 2021
According to the National Eye Institute, dry eye syndrome affects almost 16 million Americans.
- 23 July, 2021
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals recently announced results of the Phase 1 clinical trial of their new wet age-related macular degeneration treatment, EYP-1901.
- 21 July, 2021
Eye cataracts have now been added to the list of risk factors associated with diabetic retinopathy.
- 13 July, 2021
The new device offers a continuous therapeutic dose of ranibizumab to the eye in place of regular eye injections.
- 12 July, 2021
The Framingham Osteoporosis Study concluded that compounds commonly found in high concentration in eye vitamins are not only helpful for vision; they help promote healthy bone density as well.
- 11 July, 2021
There is one eye problem that strikes people 30 and above with regularity, and unsympathetic viciousness, causing permanent vision loss that can never be regained, no matter what medications or treatments are provided. And worse, it causes no pain or other symptoms that alert the person that they're in trouble.
- 09 July, 2021
In their natural forms - which we use for VisiVite eye vitamins - lutein, zeaxanthin and Vitamin E oil are fluffy, sticky and bulky. But the benefits of using these naturally sourced ingredients outweigh the negatives.
- 30 June, 2021
With so many consumers looking towards macular degeneration supplements to help stop the progression of the vision-robbing disease, it's important that they know that what they are reading on the labels of those supplements is what is contained in the bottle.
- 26 June, 2021
Because age-related macular degeneration can be such a visually and psychologically devastating disease, people who have family members with AMD are eager to determine if they can prevent it.
- 26 June, 2021
If you’ve ever had a painful, red, swollen bump on your eyelid, you’ve had a stye. The professional term for this is a chalazion (KA-LAZE’-EE-ON).
- 23 June, 2021
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have created a non-contact laser imaging system that detects symptoms of eye diseases that cause vision loss.
- 16 June, 2021
The Lumenis IPL device uses controlled light-based treatment for symptoms of dry eye disease.
- 10 June, 2021
Eye doctors have noted an increase in children requiring prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses for myopia (near-sightedness) since the 2020 pandemic began.
- 09 June, 2021
We asked VisiVite eye vitamin customers what they thought about us. Below is the good, the bad and the ugly, without edits. Customers who left their names agreed to have them listed for you to see.
- 27 May, 2021
The CDC along with the National Eye Institute, are encouraging Americans to have a comprehensive, dilated eye exam during the month of May in observation of Healthy Vision Month.
- 26 May, 2021
Recent study findings support the current evidence that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) develops when abnormal inflammation is present in the eye.
- 11 May, 2021
Previous research showed that women have a higher risk for Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Gender is a definitive risk factor for AMD, according to the National Eye Institute, with women having a higher preponderance of the disease.
- 29 April, 2021
The study, which involved rats, demonstrated that optic nerve signals were restored to almost normal levels by the rats' ingestion of the chemical compound citicoline.
- 28 April, 2021
Take a look at the image below of this sneaker. What do you see? A gray sneaker with mint green laces, or a mauve sneaker with white laces? People are divided and there have been a myriad of explanations with this and the famous "gold dress."
- 26 April, 2021
Women in the United States are at a higher risk for eye disease, with two out of every three people living with vision loss or vision problems being women.
- 20 April, 2021
Imagine (not during a pandemic) a receiving line of three people shaking the right hands of a hundred people who walk by. If some of the people waiting in line put out their left hand, it would be much more awkward, and shaking hands would be much less efficient, and maybe not possible. Although the left hand is the mirror image of the right, it just doesn’t work the same way.
- 26 March, 2021
Minocycline has long been recognized by ophthalmologists for its anti-inflammatory properties and a new eyedrop therapy is being developed for dry eye sufferers.
- 25 March, 2021
Looking for a VisiVite naturally-sourced eye vitamin alternative to what you were searching for?
- 23 March, 2021
Your eyesight is precious, and maintaining your vision is important in living a healthy and active lifestyle. With state-of-the-art vision care supplements available, there’s no sense in not taking advantage of eye vitamins that can healthy vision as you age. Here are some tips for caring for your eyes.
- 22 March, 2021
It might surprise you to learn that VisiVite Dry Eye Relief TG-1000 took me 100 hours to devise and then another 100 hours of working with our nutritional scientists and formulators to find what was possible to put in a gelcap.
- 18 March, 2021
Rheumatoid arthritis can cause dry eye symptoms, including a sandy sensation in the eye.
- 14 March, 2021
Of the more than 300 responses in VisiVite Eye Vitamins survey, two-thirds use one of VisiVite's four AREDS 2 formulas, with VisiVite AREDS 2 PLUS+ Gold being the #1 choice. VisiVite Super Lutein 444, Blue Light Basher and Quench TG-1000 are VisiVite's fastest growing new formulas.
- 10 March, 2021
Thousands of people make trips to the emergency room every year suffering from eye injuries caused by playing sports. A majority of serious eye injuries can be prevented by the simple act of wearing protective eyewear and protective eyewear does not mean just wearing regular eyeglasses.
- 09 March, 2021
With surgical or medical interventions not usually being a helpful option for people with low vision, people turn to technological devices which, until recently, have only provided minimal improvements in their situation. But there is now available mobile eyewear technology that is also hands-free.
- 08 March, 2021
Science has identified several natural compounds that appear to support eye health when there are glare and halo symptoms. These compounds have been shown to filter damaging short-wavelength visible blue light from reaching delicate photoreceptors, accelerate glare recovery, promote lens clarity and support the retina.
- 07 March, 2021
The single most important ingredient among those in AREDS 2 isn't lutein. And it's even more confusing because not everyone does well with it.
- 03 March, 2021
The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Cambridge and examined the association of alcohol consumption and type of alcoholic beverage with incident cataract surgery in two large cohorts.
- 02 March, 2021
VisiVite eye vitamin customers believe in vaccinations, trust the efficacy of the Covid-19 vaccine, and have either been already vaccinated or plan to be as soon as the vaccine becomes available to them
- 01 March, 2021
Following a diet high in fish and vegetables may offer protection against cognitive decline.
- 25 February, 2021
Now that the vaccine is rolling out to health care workers, if you're thinking of winging it and going vaccine-free, hopeful that you won't get Covid, or that it won't affect you badly, you might want to rethink that position.
- 24 February, 2021
NEWS - Vitamin Science Inc. specializes in the manufacturer of patented nutritional formulas for ocular health which are based upon the most recent scientific literature. We offer formulas for the support of macular degeneration, improved visual performance, as well as a patented oral supplement for reducing the symptoms of dry eyes.
- 18 February, 2021
A study recently published in JAMA Ophthalmology reveals that the commonly prescribed drug for diabetes, Metformin, may also be beneficial in reducing the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
- 16 February, 2021
The study evaluated 6,396 COVID-19 patients who had been hospitalized at New York - Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center during the initial wave of the pandemic.
- 10 February, 2021
The antioxidant activity of paprika, which is a source of carotenoids, phenolic compounds, and metabolites, has protective health properties.
- 09 February, 2021
The ability to keep up is called "medication compliance," and yes, it's even a problem with doctors.
- 03 February, 2021
Beginning March 1, 2021, we will no longer accept checks or process orders by mail. Orders can be conveniently placed on our website or by calling us toll-free at 1-800-427-7660.
- 30 January, 2021
Among the many rewards of formulating premium macular degeneration eye vitamins is the daily positive feedback I receive from my own patients. And the vast majority of them have enjoyed stability in their condition. Each day, I am asked, "What else can I do to maintain my vision?"
- 27 January, 2021
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their approval of the first prescription ocular corticosteroid for short-term use in treating dry eye syndrome.
- 18 January, 2021
Spanish researchers have created an artificial retina that could mesh better with the human eye better than current artificial retinas.
- 15 January, 2021
Nearly 100 VisiVite customers responded to a survey asking them who should get to go first with the Covid vaccine and would they get the vaccine themselves.
- 14 January, 2021
A report in the Journal of the American Medical Association indicates that one in seven patients who experience a sudden onset of flashes of light or floaters in their line of vision a retinal tear or a retinal detachment.
- 11 January, 2021