5 Ways to Protect Your Vision as You Age
Millions face vision loss from age-related macular degeneration, but simple lifestyle changes can help delay or prevent the condition. An NYU ophthalmologist shares science-backed steps anyone can take today.
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New Eye Drug Reduces Injections for Vision Loss Patients
A single injection of experimental drug Axpaxli kept vision stable for up to a year in patients with age-related blindness, potentially reducing treatment burden. The Phase 3 trial showed significantly better durability than the current standard treatment.
Diabetes Drug Cuts Vision Loss Risk by 37% in Study
A common diabetes medication may protect aging eyes from one of the leading causes of blindness. People over 55 taking metformin were significantly less likely to develop macular degeneration over five years.
FDA Approves First Dual-Agent Eye Drops for Aging Eyes
Millions of adults struggling with age-related reading vision loss now have a new option beyond glasses. The FDA just approved Yuvezzi, the first eye drops combining two ingredients to restore near vision.
New Eye Drop Treats Age-Related Vision Loss for 10 Hours
The FDA just approved Yuvezzi, the first dual-action eye drop that restores near vision for people over 40 without glasses or surgery. Unlike previous drops, it works for up to 10 hours with a single daily dose.
Common Diabetes Drug Cuts Vision Loss Risk by 37%
A cheap, widely available diabetes medication could save millions from the most common cause of blindness in older adults. Researchers found metformin reduces age-related macular degeneration progression by more than a third.
Pillow-Free Sleep May Ease Glaucoma Eye Pressure
New research suggests people with glaucoma could help protect their vision by sleeping without pillows. The simple bedroom change may reduce dangerous eye pressure that leads to blindness.
Smart Contact Lens Tracks Eye Pressure to Prevent Blindness
Japanese scientists created a contact lens that monitors eye pressure in real time, offering hope for millions at risk of glaucoma-related blindness. The breakthrough could transform how patients manage the leading cause of preventable vision loss.
Robot Successfully Performs Delicate Eye Surgery on Pig Eyes
Johns Hopkins researchers built an AI-powered robot that can thread needles thinner than human hair into retinal veins, succeeding 90% of the time in lab tests. The breakthrough could help save vision for thousands who suffer from blocked veins in their eyes.