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| Oct 5, 2026 | Moyae Partners with Advanced Data Systems to Deliver an End-to-End Platform for Vision-Care Practices | AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Moyae, the AI-powered electronic health record (EHR) platform purpose-built for ophthalmology and optometry practices, today announced a strategic partnership with Advanced Da... |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Medicare’s paying less for cataract surgery. Eye doctors are turning to lucrative lasers | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
By Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News
Tammy Chalala, a retired dietitian in New York, was thrilled with the results of her cataract surgeries, which left her with close to 20/20 vision.
She said she pa... |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Charlie Hunnam’s Ed Gein Transformation: Platinum Silicone Chemistry and 30-Lb Fast | By Brandon Fisher
Published: Aug 15 2026, 6:19 PM EDT
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| Aug 1, 2026 | VA’s visionary careers in eye care | Help Veterans see a brighter future
Vision plays a vital role in a Veteran’s quality of life, affecting everything from independence and mobility to overall health and well-being. At the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), ophthalmologists... |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Rohto Eye Drop Recall: Nearly 12 Million Cartons Tied to Factory With History of FDA Violations | By Brandon Fisher
Published: Jul 30 2026, 8:08 PM EDT
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| Jul 28, 2026 | ‘This could be a large market’: Novo Holdings-backed Claris secures $118M for corneal disease drug | A new biotech has come into view with a $118 million series B and a vision for making the front of the eye front-of-mind.
Claris Biotherapeutics emerged from stealth Tuesday with designs for a pivotal trial of its rare eye disease candidate... |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Vitamin B3 Cuts Glaucoma Risk by Two-Thirds in Largest Real-World Study | By William Chan
Published: Jul 13 2026, 4:40 PM EDT
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| Jul 8, 2026 | Enlighten Clinical Solutions Selected to Showcase and Present at AAO 2026 Innovation Hub | Selected for the prestigious AAO 2026 Innovation Hub, Enlighten Clinical Solutions will showcase technology advancing clinical research.
We are helping sponsors, CROs, and sites manage complex workflows, collaborate more effectively, and ex... |
| Apr 4, 2026 | 4 things ophthalmologists wish you knew about your eyes | To make sure I’m doing everything I can to take care of my eyes, I decided to talk to ophthalmologists. Here is what they want you to know about your eyes.YOUR EYES CAN GET SUNBURNED
When you expose your eyes to prolonged or intense UV ligh... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Verana Health Acquires COTA to Build Multi-Specialty RWD Powerhouse | What You Should Know:
– Verana Health®, a digital health company dedicated to revolutionizing patient care and clinical research through real-world data (RWD), has announced the merger with COTA Healthcare®.
– The merger expands the company... |
| Oct 10, 2025 | ZyDoc Showcases Next-Generation Ophthalmology Documentation Platform at AAO 2025 in Orlando | ZyDoc is the only clinical documentation solution powered by AI with notes corrected by human specialists, with direct EHR insertion.
ZyDoc directly integrates into existing EHR systems without clinician-IT burden or cut & paste.
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| Oct 7, 2025 | ZEISS expands DORC portfolio and further strengthens digital footprint with improved workflow efficiency and digital visualization | Showcasing at AAO 2025:
NEW 510k CLEARANCE SUPPORTS MORE INFORMED DECISION MAKING & PATHOLOGY DETECTION: Showcasing optical coherence tomography angiography (OCT-A) with ZEISS CIRRUS AngioPlex® with noninvasive imaging of the retinal an... |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Eye disease biotech launches with $100M and sights set on Roche showdown | During his tenure at Roche's Genentech, ophthalmologist Jason Ehrlich, M.D., Ph.D., supported the development of the blockbuster eye disease med Vabysmo (faricimab). Now, as the co-founder and CEO of newly launched Ollin Biosciences, Ehrlic... |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Prevent Blindness Declares September as Sports Eye Safety Month as Sports Eye Injuries Increase | Prevent Blindness declares September as Sports Eye Safety Month to help keep athletes in the game through proper eye protection education.
New Data from Prevent Blindness Shows More Than 43,300 Sports Eye Injuries Were Treated in 2024, an A... |
| Jun 28, 2025 | July: A Month for Dry Eyes and Fireworks Safety Awareness | July is a month of celebration and awareness. As summer unfolds, two significant campaigns emerge from Prevent Blindness: Dry Eye Month and Fireworks Safety Awareness Week. Both initiatives aim to educate the public about critical health is... |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Prevent Blindness Declares June 28-July 4, 2025, as Fifth Annual Fireworks Safety Awareness Week | Prevent Blindness urges the public to celebrate the Fourth of July safely by not using fireworks, and only attending fireworks displays by licensed professionals.
Prevent Blindness warns public on potential dangers of using fireworks.
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| Jun 3, 2025 | Allotex Appoints Dirk Muehlhoff to its Board of Directors | Dirk Muehlhoff, MBA, Dipl Phys
Seasoned ophthalmic industry leader joins Allotex Board to strengthen strategic positioning and support global scale-up of its presbyopia correction platform.
The company’s commitment to innovation through bio... |
| May 30, 2025 | Shedding Light on Cataracts: A Call to Action for Eye Health Awareness | June is not just another month on the calendar. It’s Cataract Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the leading cause of vision loss in the United States. Prevent Blindness, a non-profit organization committed to fighting blind... |
| May 28, 2025 | June is Cataract Month at Prevent Blindness, Providing Educational Resources on the Leading Cause of Vision Loss in the United States | Prevent Blindness declares June as Cataract Month to educate the public on the leading cause of vision loss in the United States.
Prevent Blindness offers free cataract resources including fact sheets, social media graphics, a dedicated web... |
| May 6, 2025 | Prevent Blindness Applauds Reintroduction of Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children Act | The recently reintroduced bipartisan legislation "Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children Act" would establish the first federal program to address children’s vision and eye health.
Prevent Blindness urges Congress to p... |
| Apr 18, 2025 | The Role of Technology in Modern Eye Hospitals: A Game Changer in Vision Care | Share
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Today, advancements in medical technology have completely changed how we approach eye care. With faster, more accurate diagnoses and less invasive treatment options, modern eye hospitals are combining innovatio... |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Spring Break Packing: 10 Essentials for Fort Lauderdale | Share
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Spring Break is a period of revelry, relaxation, and rejuvenation for students and beach enthusiasts alike. But what are the essentials for a perfect Spring Break getaway in the vibrant city of Fort Lauderdale,... |
| Mar 28, 2025 | The Soy Saga: France's Controversial Ban on Plant-Based Proteins | In a world increasingly leaning towards plant-based diets, France has thrown a curveball. The French Agency for Food, Environmental, and Occupational Health Safety (ANSES) has recommended a ban on soy products in mass catering. This include... |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Prevent Blindness Declares April as Women's Eye Health and Safety Month, Providing Free Educational Resources to the Public and Professionals | April is Women's Eye Health and Safety Month at Prevent Blindness. The nonprofit group offers a variety of free, educational resources on women's vision issues.
Nonprofit Group Prevent Blindness Offers a Variety of Free Educational Resource... |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Advancing Drug Development and Regulatory Compliance with AI-Enhanced Real-World Evidence | Sujay Jadhav, Verana Health CEO
In recent years, regulatory bodies, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have increasingly emphasized the use of real-world data (RWD) in clinical research an... |
| Jan 24, 2025 | Health | Screen breaks and the right desk setup offer relief from work-related eye strain | Too much exposure to screens can lead to dry or watery eyes, fuzzy vision and headaches. It can also lead to myopia, or nearsightedness, in some people, especially children. Some technology workers even describe short bouts of vertigo when ... |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Navigating New Waters: The Impact of Dr. N. Gila Zilkha's Arrival at OCLI Vision | In the world of ophthalmology, few can match the depth of experience and empathy that Dr. N. Gila Zilkha brings to OCLI Vision. With nearly three decades of practice under her belt, she stands as a beacon of hope for patients grappling with... |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Dr. N. Gila Zilkha Joins OCLI Vision as Board-Certified Ophthalmologist | Headshot for Dr. N. Gila Zilkha
OCLI Vision is excited to welcome Dr. N. Gila Zilkha, a Board-Certified ophthalmologist with nearly 30 years of experience, specializing in diabetes-related eye health, who is dedicated to providing personali... |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Visionary Solutions: Tackling Myopia in Asia | In the bustling streets of Hong Kong, a silent epidemic looms. Myopia, or nearsightedness, is creeping into the lives of children at an alarming rate. With over 40% of eight-year-olds affected, the urgency for effective solutions has never ... |
| Dec 3, 2024 | ZEISS Debuts MYO 200 Biometer for Myopia Management in Hong Kong, Built on ZEISS "Gold Standard" Technology to Safeguard the Visual Health of Children and Adolescents | HONG KONG, Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global optical technology leader ZEISS debuted the ZEISS MYO 200 Biometer for Myopia Management in Hong Kong on November 28th, to provide more precise myopia control and improved visual health for chi... |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Тони Старк из мира медицины | Нет, это не братья-близнецы. Это один человек, Чарльз (Чарли) Кельман- саксофонист, бродвейский продюсер, композитор, певец, писатель, стендап-комик и… врач, изменивший жизни миллионов людей во всем мире.
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| Oct 14, 2024 | How to stop eye strain: Screen time isn't the only thing that can tire your eyes | After staring at your laptop for hours or scrolling through social media on your phone, you may sense a heavy achiness or bleary-eyed feeling creep in.
These common, uncomfortable sensations are signs of eye strain, an umbrella term for sym... |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Prevent Blindness Declares October as Contact Lens Safety Month to Educate the Public on Ways to Keep Eyes Healthy During Contact Lens Use | Prevent Blindness
Prevent Blindness provides free educational resources to educate consumers on the best ways to keep eyes healthy using contact lenses during October's Contact Lens Safety Month.
National Nonprofit Prevent Blindness Provide... |
| Aug 27, 2024 | Prevent Blindness Declares September as Sports Eye Safety Month to Raise Awareness on the Important Need for Eye Protection While Playing Sports | Prevent Blindness
September is declared "Sports Eye Safety Month" by Prevent Blindness to help educate athletes and their parents on the need for proper sports eye protection. (PRNewsfoto/Prevent Blindness)
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| Jul 8, 2024 | American Academy of Ophthalmology and North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Issue Advice on Weight Loss Drug and Eye Health | SAN FRANCISCO — A new study suggests patients taking semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy — may be at higher risk of developing an eye condition that can cause blindness. Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy... |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Things to do | Ask the Pediatrician: Tips for Fourth of July fireworks safety | About 66% of these fireworks-related injuries took place between June 16 and July 16. Among parts of the body most often burned or wounded were hands and fingers (35%); head, face and ears (22%); and eyes (19%).
A safer way to celebrate on ... |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Fourth Annual Prevent Blindness Fireworks Safety Awareness Week declared as June 28-July 4, 2024, to Help Educate Consumers on the Dangers of Fireworks | Prevent Blindness declares June 28 - July 4, 2024, as Fourth Annual Fireworks Safety Awareness Week.
Prevent Blindness Urges Public to Celebrate Independence Day Safely by Avoiding Fireworks, Attending Authorized Displays by Professionals
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| May 30, 2024 | Health | FDA urged to relax decades-old tissue donation restrictions for gay and bisexual men | Puente, a pediatric ophthalmologist with the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital Colorado, said the current patchwork of donor guidelines is nonsensical considering advancements in the ability to test potential... |
| May 29, 2024 | FundamentalVR Revolutionizes Surgical Training with Advanced AI Capabilities | BOSTON, May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FundamentalVR, global leader in immersive surgical training, announces groundbreaking advancements in its Fundamental Surgery platform, integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities ... |
| May 24, 2024 | FDA Approves Assessment Tool to Help Drive Innovation in Premium IOL Cataract Surgery | American Academy of Ophthalmology-led team developed an outcome measure that promotes the patient’s experience in assessing surgical success
SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Food and Administration (FDA) last week qualified the American Academy of ... |
| May 3, 2024 | Support Your Clinical Team Through AAOP | The American Academy of Ophthalmic Professionals™ (AAOP™) is the Academy’s home for technicians, scribes and other clinical team members. As a membership organization, AAOP provides solutions and networking opportunities that position the c... |
| May 2, 2024 | How Much Do You Know About Eye Health? | Study after study has shown that people fear vision loss more than they fear cancer, stroke, heart disease and other serious ailments.
But while most adults assume they're well versed in vision facts, few actually are. And that lack of know... |
| May 2, 2024 | AAOE's May Focus: Optimize Patient Volume | All content on the Academy’s website is protected by copyright law and the Terms of Service. This content may not be reproduced, copied, or put into any artificial intelligence program, including large language and generative AI models, wit... |
| May 1, 2024 | Prevent Blindness to Host 13th Annual Focus on Eye Health Summit, a Two-Day Virtual Interactive Event, with theme of "Being Seen and Heard" | Registration open for free 13th Annual Prevent Blindness Focus on Eye Health Summit, held virtually, July 10 and 11, 2024.
National nonprofit Prevent Blindness to hold the 2024 Focus on Eye Health Summit, a free virtual interactive event, J... |
| May 1, 2024 | Liberty HealthShare Launches Dental Sharing Program | Dental health is important to overall wellness
Survey showed nearly 75% of members interested in a dental sharing program
Affordable monthly share of just $35 for an individual
CANTON, Ohio, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty HealthShare®,... |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Experts Warn of Eye Damage Risk During Solar Eclipse Viewing—Do You Have the Symptoms? | Inno Flores, Tech Times 09 April 2024, 10:04 pm
Experts warn against eye damage linked to unprotected viewing as the solar eclipse captivated millions.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology underscores the peril of gazing directly at the su... |
| Apr 8, 2024 | If your eyes hurt after watching the solar eclipse, here's what you need to know | Science If your eyes hurt after watching the solar eclipse, here's what you need to know
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| Apr 7, 2024 | Eclipse eye safety: How to safely see Monday's eclipse | For most of the country, looking at Monday's rare solar eclipse — even a quick glance — can cause eye damage if you don't wear the right protective eyewear.
Why it matters: NASA warns "it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without... |
| Apr 7, 2024 | No glasses? No problem. 3 cool ways to safely view the eclipse. | |
| Apr 1, 2024 | African Americans at Higher Risk for Eye Disease | (NAPSI)—If you think you’d know if you were losing vision to an eye disease, you might want to think again. The symptoms of glaucoma can start so slowly that you may not notice them. That’s why half the people with glaucoma don’t even know ... |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Prevent Blindness Provides Free Resources as Part of April's Women's Eye Health and Safety Month to Educate Women on Necessary Steps to Help Save Sight | Because women have unique vision issues, Prevent Blindness has declared April as Women's Eye Health and Safety Month.
As more women than men have eye disease and unique vision issues, Prevent Blindness provides free resources including webp... |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Your guide to preventative health screenings you should get in your 40s | So you've reached the Big 4-0? It's time to celebrate — and to make plans for some preventative care and screenings to help keep your health on track.
CBS News HealthWatch has compiled a series of guides to help you know which preventative ... |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Your guide to preventative health screenings you should get in your 30s | Some of the recommendations for preventative health care and screenings change as you age. When you hit your 30s, it's time to build on healthy habits you started in your 20s — or get on track if you haven't been so far.
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| Mar 20, 2024 | STAAR Surgical Celebrates Three Million Implantable Collamer® Lenses | LAKE FOREST, Calif., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, t... |
| Mar 9, 2024 | Healthcare Cyberattack Affects Claims Submission and Payment | FEB 28, 2024
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Read the Academy's March 4 Letter to HHS Secretary Becerra (PDF) The Academy has provided information to help you respond to the Feb. 21 cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group, Optum, and Change Healthc... |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Long-Term Use of Apple Vision Pro Headset Could Be Bad For Your Health | Mayank Sharma , Tech Times 28 February 2024, 04:02 pm
(Photo : (Photo by DAVID SWANSON/AFP via Getty Images))
While Apple might suggest the Vision Pro is designed for all-day use, experts and researchers warn such prolonged use of reality-m... |
| Jan 16, 2024 | The 16 best polarized sunglasses you can buy online, approved by optometrists | Reviews Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options.
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| Dec 13, 2023 | Google unveils MedLM, a family of healthcare-focused generative AI models | Google thinks that there’s an opportunity to offload more healthcare tasks to generative AI models — or at least, an opportunity to recruit those models to aid healthcare workers in completing their tasks.
Today, the company announced MedLM... |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Champagne Cork Nearly Costs Man His Vision | Like most people, Jeremy West, 40, thought he knew how to open a bottle of champagne correctly. He had done it plenty of times before without a problem. But last Mother’s Day, his luck ran out. As he slowly eased the cork from the bottle wi... |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Health | When you think about your health, don’t forget your eyes | By Bernard J. Wolfson, KFF Health News
I vividly remember that late Friday afternoon when my eye pressure spiked and I staggered on foot to my ophthalmologist’s office as the rapidly thickening fog in my field of vision shrouded passing car... |
| Aug 13, 2023 | Vision Worsening As You Age? Here's Eye Conditions Linked With Aging | John Lopez, Tech Times 13 August 2023, 03:08 pm
Are you noticing changes in your vision as the years go by? You are not alone. Aging can bring about shifts in our eyesight, and it is essential to be informed about the potential eye conditio... |
| Jul 20, 2023 | Prevent Blindness Declares July as Dry Eye Awareness Month to Educate Public on Eye Disease that Affects more than 16 Million Americans | Prevent Blindness has declared July as Dry Eye Awareness Month to help educate the public on the eye disease, including risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. “Dry eye is a serious condition that may have long-term effects on eye he... |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Prevent Blindness Declares July as Dry Eye Awareness Month to Educate Public on Eye Disease that Affects more than 16 Million Americans | Prevent Blindness has declared July as Dry Eye Awareness Month to help educate the public on the eye disease, including risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. “Dry eye is a serious condition that may have long-term effects on eye he... |
| Jun 21, 2023 | Prevent Blindness Declares June 28-July 4, 2023, as Third Annual Fireworks Safety Awareness Week, Seeking to Educate the Public on the Dangers of Fireworks | Prevent Blindness declares June 28 - July 4 as the Third Annual Fireworks Safety Awareness Week to educate consumers on the dangers of fireworks.
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Prevent Blindness, the nation’s oldest nonprofit eye health and ... |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Apple Announces Exciting New Health Features | The Apple logo is seen on the outside of Bill Graham Civic Auditorium before the start of an event ... [+] in San Francisco, California on September 7, 2016. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)AFP via ... |
| May 30, 2023 | Prevent Blindness Declares June as Cataract Awareness Month, Providing Educational Resources on Eye Disease that Affects Millions | Prevent Blindness declares June as Cataract Awareness Month to educate the public on the world's leading cause of blindness. “Unlike many of the other major eye diseases, such as glaucoma or diabetes-related eye disease, cataracts can be ea... |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Does the "Arcturus" COVID variant cause pink eye? Here's what scientists and health officials say about the new strain | Health authorities say they have been tracking a handful of new SARS-CoV-2 variants climbing in prevalence around the country, including the XBB.1.16 sublineage. That strain has been dubbed by some scientists on social media as "Arctur... |
| Apr 25, 2023 | Prevent Blindness Declares May as Ultraviolet (UV) Awareness Month to Educate Public on Dangers to Eyes from UV Exposure | Prevent Blindness declares May as Ultraviolet (UV) Awareness Month to help educate the public on the possible dangers of extended UV exposure to eyes. “Damage to our eyes from extended UV exposure can be extremely painful and, sometimes, pe... |
| Apr 15, 2023 | Join Your Peers to Protect Veterans’ Eye Care | FEB 23, 2023
The Academy and some of our most dedicated advocates are leading a fight against possible changes in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health system that would allow providers without proper medical education and clinical... |
| Mar 29, 2023 | Prevent Blindness Designates April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month to Educate Public on a Variety of Women’s Vision Issues | Prevent Blindness declares April as Women's Eye Health and Safety Month to encourage women to make their vision a priority. “We encourage women to be a model for good health by making their eyecare a priority today to ensure healthy vision ... |
| Feb 28, 2023 | March Declared as Workplace Eye Wellness Month by Prevent Blindness in Effort to Help Keep Eyes Healthy and Safe, Protected at Work | Prevent Blindness declares March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month. “Maintaining healthy vision is a critical part of maintaining overall good health for working adults,” said Jeff Todd, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness. “We strongly ur... |
| Feb 21, 2023 | Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness Partners with Horizon Therapeutics to Provide Grants for Low Vision Equipment for Illinois Residents in Need | The Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness, and Horizon Therapeutics are partnering to provide grants for low vision aids to Illinois patients in need. “Unfortunately, low vision equipment, which can be very expensive, is not cove... |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Eye drops have been linked to death and vision loss in a multi-state bacterial outbreak. An eye doctor recommends 3 steps to make sure your eye drops are safe. | Health Eye drops have been linked to death and vision loss in a multi-state bacterial outbreak. An eye doctor recommends 3 steps to make sure your eye drops are safe.
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| Feb 8, 2023 | A biotech millionaire claimed his wild routine cut his biological age by 5 years. Scientists aren't sure most of it really works. | Bryan Johnson is a 45-year-old biotech CEO who has spent millions trying to refine his diet, exercise and daily routine in an attempt to reverse aging. Bryan Johnson
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| Feb 3, 2023 | EzriCare recalls artificial tear drops after reports of vision loss and 1 death | Pharmaceutical company Global Pharma Healthcare has recalled its over-the-counter artificial teardrops over possible contamination after the Food and Drug Administration urged consumers to immediately stop using the product.
The manufacture... |
| Feb 2, 2023 | CDC: Artificial Tears Eye Drops May Be Linked To 50 Infections, One Death | The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended people drop the use of EzriCare ... [+] Artificial Tears for now while they further investigate cases of Verona Integron‐mediated Metallo‐β‐lactamase (VIM)‐ and Guiana‐Ext... |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Manufacturer recalls eye drops linked to one death and vision loss in an outbreak across 12 states | Health Manufacturer recalls eye drops linked to one death and vision loss in an outbreak across 12 states
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| Feb 1, 2023 | CDC says to stop using Ezricare Artificial Tears as it probes infections and a death | The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that consumers and health care providers immediately stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears as it investigates a "multistate cluster" of infections that testing has link... |
| Dec 7, 2022 | Drug Choice Might Matter for Patients With Macular Degeneration | WEDNESDAY, Dec. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- One of the two most common drugs used to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD) appears better than the other, a new, small study suggests.
Among 106 patients with "wet" age-relate... |
| Dec 5, 2022 | EverTears® Proves Effective in Treatment of Styes | EverTears® from ThermaMEDx is available as a treatment for dry eyes and styes, helping people resolve their discomfort quickly. ATLANTA, GA, USA, December 5, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- EverTears® from ThermaMEDx has been advertised and wide... |
| Nov 2, 2022 | Prevent Blindness Revamps, Expands its “Living Well With Low Vision” Online Resource | Prevent Blindness unveils newly re-designed, updated Living Well With Low Vision online resource. “Today we are proud to offer our newly expanded resource to provide patients with the necessary information they need to live their most fulfi... |
| Oct 30, 2022 | Stargardt Disease Treatment Significantly Improves Vision | Stargardt Disease
94.1% of patients with Stargardt Retinal Disease showed benefit following MD Stem Cell Treatment
MD Stem Cells eye disease experience and statistically significant results can truly benefit patients.”
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| Oct 11, 2022 | Think your blurry eyesight is from fatigue caused by too much screen time? It could be a sign of eye disease | Here’s a question: When was the last time you had your eyes checked? And we don’t mean reading the letters on the eye chart for new prescription glasses.
Chances are, you probably don’t see the need to go for regular eye health screenings, ... |
| Sep 28, 2022 | October is Contact Lens Safety Month at Prevent Blindness | Prevent Blindness declares October as Contact Lens Safety Month to provide tips to the public to help keep eyes healthy while using contact lenses. “Whether you wear contact lenses to improve vision, or as part of a costume, it is so import... |
| Sep 25, 2022 | Reusing Contact Lenses Raises Odds for Rare Eye Infection | SUNDAY, Sept. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Although wearing reusable contact lenses is generally safe, it can be associated with a greater risk of a rare eye infection, new British research shows.
In the study, people who wore reusable cont... |
| Sep 20, 2022 | Prevent Blindness Declares Second Annual Inflammatory Eye Disease Awareness Week as Sept. 26 – Oct. 2 | Prevent Blindness declares Sept. 26 – Oct. 2, 2022, as the second annual Inflammatory Eye Disease (IED) Awareness Week. “Inflammatory Eye Disease is a term that encompasses a wide variety of diseases and symptoms,” said Jeff Todd, president... |
| Aug 25, 2022 | Data from Prevent Blindness Shows More than 26,000 Eye Injuries Related to Sports Treated Last Year | Prevent Blindness has declared September as Sports Eye Safety Month to educate the public on the importance of using the proper eye protection while playing sports. “Wearing the proper eye protection while playing sports is essential to pro... |
| Jul 27, 2022 | FDA Seeks to Improve Patient Communication on LASIK Benefits and Risks Through Issuance of Draft Guidance | For Immediate Release: July 27, 2022
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a draft guidance to help ensure that information is available to patients and health care professionals to clearly communicate the benefits and risks o... |
| Jun 21, 2022 | One week working in the metaverse led to 19% more anxiety and 16% less productivity, new study finds | Sign up for the Fortune Features email list so you don’t miss our biggest features, exclusive interviews, and investigations.
Mark Zuckerberg wants you to think working in the metaverse is the next big thing, but the nascent virtual worlds ... |
| May 26, 2022 | For Cataract Awareness Month in June, Prevent Blindness Provides Educational Information and Resources on the Leading Cause of Vision Loss in the United States | June is Cataract Awareness Month at Prevent Blindness. The nonprofit group provides free educational resources on the leading cause of vision loss in the United States. “The good news is that vision loss from cataract can be restored with t... |
| Jan 26, 2022 | Prevent Blindness Declares February as Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness Month | Prevent Blindness declares February as Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), and Low Vision Awareness Month. “The good news is that vision loss from AMD can be significantly slowed if the eye disease is diagnosed and treated early,” said ... |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Ocuphire Announces Financial Results for the Third Quarter 2021 and Provides Corporate Update | On Track to Initiate Additional Phase 3 FDA Registration Trials for Nyxol® Eye Drops in Reversal of Mydriasis (RM) in 4Q21 and Presbyopia in 1H22
Three Clinical Trial Data Readouts Expected in Early 2022 for Nyxol in Night Vision Disturbanc... |
| Oct 31, 2021 | Is VR Headset Bad for the Eyes? The Metaverse from Meta is Coming, Here’s Everything You Need to Know | Isaiah Richard, Tech Times 31 October 2021, 10:10 pm
VR Headsets are a must for the metaverse that a lot of companies like Meta (formerly Facebook), Epic Games, and more are aiming to bring for public use. However, there are concerns regard... |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Bausch Health : + Lomb and Clearside Biomedical Announce FDA Approval of XIPERE™ (triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension) for Suprachoroidal Use for the Treatment of Macular Edema Associated with Uveitis | XIPERE™ is the First and Only Medicine to be Approved in the United States for Delivery via Suprachoroidal Injection, a Method Designed to Facilitate Targeted Delivery of Therapeutic Agents to the Retina and Choroid
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| Oct 25, 2021 | Clearside Biomedical : BAUSCH + LOMB AND CLEARSIDE BIOMEDICAL ANNOUNCE FDA APPROVAL OF XIPERE (TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE INJECTABLE SUSPENSION) FOR SUPRACHOROIDAL USE FOR THE TREATMENT OF MACULAR EDEMA ASSOCIATED WITH UVEITIS - Form 8-K | BAUSCH + LOMB AND CLEARSIDE BIOMEDICAL ANNOUNCE FDA APPROVAL OF XIPERE™ (TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE INJECTABLE SUSPENSION) FOR SUPRACHOROIDAL USE FOR THE TREATMENT OF MACULAR EDEMA ASSOCIATED WITH UVEITIS
XIPERE™ is the First and Only Medicine... |
| Oct 20, 2021 | The most irritating eye makeup ingredients and 5 other causes of burning eyes | Specialized eye drops may help treat ocular rosacea and other eye conditions. Mayara Klingner / EyeEm / Getty Images
Burning eyes might be caused by a pink eye infection or ocular rosacea.
Makeup can also irritate eyes, so avoid ingredients... |
| Aug 12, 2021 | Visus Therapeutics lands $20M to develop eye drop that corrects vision loss | Visus Therapeutics, a Seattle-based startup developing a presbyopia-correcting eye drop, raised $20 million. The fresh cash comes just six months after the company raised $36 million. Backers in this round include LSP, Sage Partners, Johnso... |
| Jul 23, 2021 | How to get rid of eyelid bumps like styes | You can treat styes and chalazia by avoiding makeup and using a warm compress. tampatra/Getty Images
A pimple on your eyelid usually isn’t acne – it’s probably a stye, chalazion, or xanthelasma.
A stye is a round, red bump that can be treat... |
| Jun 29, 2021 | Prevent Blindness Declares July as Dry Eye Awareness Month to Provide Information on Issue that Affects Nearly 16 Million Americans | Prevent Blindness has declared July as Dry Eye Awareness Month. “Fortunately, dry eye is highly treatable and there are many steps your eye doctor can recommend to get relief, including diet or lifestyle changes, using over-the-counter eyed... |
