Eye News & Research
The latest news in eye care & retina research
Eye News & Research
The latest news in eye care & retina research
Get Lutein in your diet for healthy vision
Several studies have shown that an increase in the consumption of foods rich in certain carotenoids like Lutein, in particular dark green, leafy vegetables, decreases the . . .
MicroPulse Laser Therapy for retina and glaucoma
Clearwater’s Macula Center is among the first retina practices in Florida to employ the new MicroPulse Laser Therapy for treating retina disease. MicroPulse is a new laser . . .
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Diabetic eye problems – be preventative and proactive
Diabetic eye disease affects approximately 7-10 percent of the population in Tampa Bay and the Clearwater . . .
Artificial retina in phase 2
Clinical trials have begun on a second-generation artificial retina implant California -- The FDA has recently . . .
Telescopic eye implant has been approved by the FDA
FDA announces its approval of the first implantable miniature telescopic eye for macular degeneration patients Watch . . .
Retina stem cell transplant successful for initial patients
UCLA researchers report gains in vision in stem cell transplant study patients Two legally blind patients . . .
Intraocular telescope eye implant for macular degeneration
Researchers conclude that the intraocular telescope implant is safe and effective. Update: Intraocular telescope eye implant . . .
Iluvien and Ozurdex – treatments for DME in diabetic eye disease
Iluvien® and Ozurdex are changing the landscape of diabetic eye disease treatment and DME The Macula . . .
Stem cell treatment used for macular degeneration
Damaged retinas from macular degeneration are restored with stem cell treatment Macular degeneration can damage and . . .
Healthy lifestyle directly linked to eye health
Eye health can benefit and your risk for age-related macular degeneration can be reduced by modifying your liefestyle . . .
Is it possible to avoid macular degeneration?
A Boston study shows higher incidence of macular degeneration was due to specific lifestyles. Changing habits . . .