Tag: research

ARVO was last week and there was a ton of research discussed. One thing presented at the conference that you may start hearing more about in 2019...

The DREAM study. What's the DREAM study? The Dry Eye Assessment and Management trial. It's a year long study to evaluate the effects of long-term omega-3 supplementation...

The FDA just approved IDx-DR, an artificial intelligence diagnostic system that analyzes fundus photos to determine if diabetic retinopathy is present. This is the first medical device that...

Is there a supplement that helps prevent diabetic retinopathy? Physician Recommended Nutriceuticals (PRN) just launched one. It's called nuretin and the company says it's a "medical food" formulated to reduce...

Last week, a study published in Science Translational Medicine showed the possibilities of stem cells as a treatment for dry AMD. What exactly is the treatment? It's a...

What is IDx-DR? A artificial intelligence diagnostic system that analyzes fundus photos to determine if diabetic retinopathy is present. It can then determine the follow-up plan based...

To the left, pharmacists. Indeed has ranked optometry at #7 on the list of best professions in 2018. March 25th, 1988. Yesterday marked the 30th anniversary of the first...

Can I get a stem cell transplant to help my AMD? A new study published in Nature showed significant vision improvement in two patients with wet AMD...

A new study published in JAMA Neurology found no significant difference in the outcomes of patients with acute optic neuritis, treated with IV steroids vs oral...

A new mouse study found that the microglia cells in the retina can regenerate. Let's break down the basics. What are microglia? They are found throughout the brain, spinal...