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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.
Learn what traumatic brain injury is and how it can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Learn some helpful tips for managing symptoms of Charles Bonnet syndrome.
Learn about a recent gene therapy breakthrough and how it may lead to new treatments for retinal diseases, including wet and dry macular degeneration.
Glaucoma is the name given to a group of eye diseases that lead to damage of the optic nerve (the bundle of nerve fibers that carries information from the eye to the brain), which can then lead to vision loss and possibly blindness. Optic nerve damage usually occurs in the presence of high eye pressure; however, it can occur with normal or even less than normal eye pressure. Read the answers to the most frequently asked question about this eye disease.
When people with glaucoma are diagnosed and treated at an early stage, many will not lose significant vision. Unfortunately, some will develop low vision. This article explores what that is, how low-vision specialists perform an evaluation, and provides helpful tips on low- and high-tech devices that can help a person use their remaining vision most effectively.
People with diabetes are at risk for several types of glaucoma. This article provides helpful information on prevention strategies and treatment options.
