Neovascularization is the term applied to growth of errant blood vessels into the retina. This can occur whenever the retina is compromised by diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, myopic degeneration, or diabetic macular edema. Neovascularization is initially identified during dilated eye examinations, the scheduling of which depends upon the patient’s initiative in acquiring and [Read More]
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Increase in Glaucoma Cases Projected to Continue for Decades to Come
Prevent Blindness marks January’s National Glaucoma Awareness Month by Offering Information and Resources for Patients and Caregivers Today, nearly three million people ages 40 and older have glaucoma, according to the Prevent Blindness report, “Future of Vision: Forecasting the Prevalence and Costs of Vision Problems.” Those numbers are projected to increase steadily as more baby [Read More]
Bold Print May Not Be All That Helpful
A well-known standard for publishing for low vision readers has been incorporation of large print, clear fonts, and bold lettering. Now a small study has shown that bold lettering may not be as important as previously thought. A team of researchers reported in December 2018 to the newsfeed of Science Direct that increasing boldness of [Read More]
A Blurry Night Before Christmas
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. My stocking was hung by the chimney with care, But I ripped it right down when I tripped on the chair. Then out on the lawn I heard such a clatter, I rose from the floor to [Read More]
Iron Supplementation Associated With Wet AMD
A report published in Review of Optometry on November 5, 2018 announced research* showing that non-anemic patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (wAMD) who take oral iron supplements may be at risk of retinal/subretinal hemorrhage. Researchers have found that use of oral iron supplements was significantly associated with retinal/subretinal hemorrhage at baseline in patients with [Read More]