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INTRODUCTION - There is good news on the horizon regarding age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Stargardt disease (the juvenile version) and related retinal pathologies. Although gene therapy is not new, the ways that it may enhance treatment options for these and other eye diseases is, to put it mildly, astounding. WHY THE EYES ARE ALMOST PERFECTLY SUITED FOR GENE THERAPY - Unfortunately, not...
October 25, 2022
Blue light - , especially from electronic devices and LED lights, has been all over the news lately, primarily warning about sleep interference. However, there's real -urgency- to learn about light and your health —-especially those with aging eyes. Few people stop to think about light, much less the effects different colors of light can have on our bodies, moods, and overall health. Stepping outdoors...
June 22, 2022
Your vision can change a lot over the years, and it’s usually not for the better. A new prescription can fix the problem in most instances, but there are times when the cause is more than outdated glasses. You’ll want to see your doctor as soon as possible if you recognize any of these other potential causes of blurry vision. You may be suffering from symptoms of high blood pressure, high blood sugar,...
May 29, 2022
Depending on the wavelength, light has the power to heal or destroy. Our eyes depend on light to function, but we often forget the wide range of effects light can have on long term eye function. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface when it comes to our understanding of these impacts, but new studies could offer hope for people who’ve suffered certain types of visual decline. The Role of Light on...
October 1, 2020
Most of us depend on our eyesight in nearly everything we do. And we might not realize how much we use our eyes until our vision begins to fail. Macular degeneration- causes more vision loss among older U.S. residents than any other health issue, so it’s important to know the warning signs as early intervention may help. Macular degeneration is the biggest cause of age-related vision loss in the United...
June 5, 2020
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