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    Prevent Blindness Launches New Awareness Initiative to Educate Public About Geographic Atrophy

    Posted on December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 by Dan Roberts
  • December 6, 2021

    Prevent Blindness Launches New Awareness Initiative to Educate Public About Geographic Atrophy

    Prevent Blindness has launched its first-ever Geographic Atrophy (GA) Awareness Week from December 6-12, 2021. GA is an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration (commonly referred to as AMD) which leads to vision loss in the center of one’s vision. Geographic atrophy results in areas of damaged tissue causing central blind spots. It is […]

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  • Don’t Blame Everything On Your Macula

    Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 by Dan Roberts
  • March 17, 2021

    Don’t Blame Everything On Your Macula

    So your sight is slowly diminishing, and your ophthalmologist told you that nothing could be done. They said that the cells in the very center of your retina (the macula) are degenerating, and gradual loss of clear eyesight is to be expected. Still, they want to see you at least once a year unless you […]

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  • Latest statistics on prevalence of blindness and low vision worldwide

    Posted on March 7, 2021March 7, 2021 by Dan Roberts
  • March 7, 2021

    Latest statistics on prevalence of blindness and low vision worldwide

    The Vision Loss Expert Group (VLEG) has published new findings about four areas of interest to the blind and low vision community. The report provides timely updates on acuity measurement standards, prevalence of global cases, and prevalence of types of blindness and vision impairment. For those who are interested in statistics, here are summaries of […]

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  • Dry Eye and Dry Macular Degeneration Are Different Conditions

    Posted on December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 by Dan Roberts
  • December 14, 2020

    Dry Eye and Dry Macular Degeneration Are Different Conditions

    Some people are confusing the eye conditions called “dry eye disease” and “dry age-related macular degeneration” (dry AMD). The confusion is understandable, but the two conditions are nothing alike.  Dry eye disease occurs when tears are not sufficient enough to provide necessary lubrication for the eyes. This problem can lead to inflammation and damage of […]

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  • Beware UVC Lamps as COVID-19 Disinfectant

    Posted on November 26, 2020November 26, 2020 by Dan Roberts
  • November 26, 2020

    Beware UVC Lamps as COVID-19 Disinfectant

    Since the outbreak of COVID-19 disease, consumers’ interest in ultraviolet-C (UVC) lamps has increased for use in disinfecting surfaces in the home or similar spaces. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received reports of skin and eye burns resulting from improper use or installation of UVC lamps. Such lamps fall into four categories: […]

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