Expert Information
Tips, insights, and expert information to help you manage brain and eye disease.
Our tools will help you understand and manage symptoms, treatment, and prevention of these diseases.
Learn about the nerve that is involved in many causes of eye pain and discomfort.
Learn about the different types of retinal imaging techniques eye doctors use to diagnose and treat AMD, including retinal fundus photos, OCT, AO-SLO, and more.
Learn about the early and advanced symptoms of dry AMD and a simple home test for monitoring changes in your vision.
Interacting with friends can be very important for the emotional health and general well-being of a person with Alzheimer’s.
Learn how to protect someone with Alzheimer’s from the hot months of summer.
The most common treatments for glaucoma are eye drops and, rarely, pills. If you are using these medications. be aware of their purpose and potential side effects, which should be explained by a medical professional.
In 2018, the manufacturers of the CyPass micro-stent decided to voluntarily remove it from the market. Learn why they took this step, and what you should do if you have already had the CyPass micro-stent procedure.
Several hereditary vision diseases affect the macula, the central part of the retina that is responsible for providing sharp, clear, straight-ahead vision. One of them, called Best disease, is also known as vitelliform macular dystrophy.
There are many ways to maximize the use of vision, even if it is impaired by disease. There is no single approach that works for everyone; needs differ depending on the type of eye disease, general health, and personal preferences.
Learn why the decline in memory can be so different between people of the same age, even among closely-related individuals.