Written By: Reena Mukamal for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Red light therapy is used to calm acne, heal wounds and reduce arthritis. Now, new findings suggest red light may also protect our eyes as we age. But eye experts warn that the practice has not been well studied in humans — so don’t try …

Written By: Kierstan Boyd for the American Academy of Ophthalmology If you have macular degeneration, a simple, daily routine that takes less than one minute can help save more of your vision. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that affects the macula, the tiny part of your eye’s retina that allows you to see detail …

Written By: Vered Hazanchuk for the American Academy of Ophthalmology on May. 21, 2020 Know how to wear a face mask It may be one of the more innocuous problems of the coronavirus pandemic, but it’s a nuisance nonetheless: fogged-up eyewear. It happens when warm breath escapes from the top of your mask and lands …

Written By: Reena Mukamal and published by the American Academy of Ophthalmology on May 14, 2020. A COVID-19 vaccine unlike any other in development is gaining attention. The experimental vaccine, called AAVCOVID, could end the coronavirus pandemic in record time, experts say. That’s because it relies on a gene therapy technology that’s already in use to cure …

Written By: Reena Mukamal for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Doctors can now use the malaria drugs Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) and Aralen (chloroquine) to treat coronavirus. Here’s what eye patients should know. What are hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine? These oral medicines, taken as pills, have been used for decades to treat malaria. Hydroxychloroquine is also prescribed for …

Adapted from publications released by the American Academy of Ophthalmology on March 27, 2020 and the American Macular Degeneration Foundation on March 19, 2020. If you have macular degeneration, you may feel worried about catching the coronavirus or maintaining your eye care during the pandemic. Our office is taking precautions to insure the health and …

Written By: Reena Mukamal …for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Wet AMD There are no treatments for the most common form of age-related macular degeneration, known as dry AMD. But that may soon change, experts say. Here are some of the most exciting treatments on the horizon for the wet and dry forms of the …

Written By: Reena Mukamal for the American Academy of Ophthalmology Eye exams aren’t just about vision. They’re about your health. Your eyes are windows to the live action of blood vessels, nerves and connective tissues throughout your body. Abnormalities spotted in the eye are often the first signs of disease lurking elsewhere. Here are 20 …

Written By: Kierstan Boyd If you have diabetes, you probably already know that you’re at risk for vision problems. You know that controlling your blood sugar and monitoring your A1C is vital for your overall health. But here are some facts about diabetes and your eye health that you might not know: 1. Most major …

Written By: Beatrice Shelton Champagne signals a time of celebration – but opening bubbly can come with some risks. A Champagne cork can fly up to 50 mph as it leaves the bottle — fast enough to shatter glass. If the cork hits an eye, it can cause bleeding, abrasions and even glaucoma. Champagne Cork …