Study: Nerve Damage Precedes Diabetic Retinopathy
New findings about the development of diabetic retinopathy represents a shift in the long-term understanding of these diabetes complications. A University of Iowa-led study of...
Way to Restore Vision Using Stem Cells Discovered
Researchers have succeeded in producing photoreceptors from human embryonic stem cells, which can help restore vision in people suffering from macular degeneration. Age-related macular degeneration...
Diabetic Children Not Screened Properly for Retinopathy
Diabetes among youths has been steadily increasing, but proper evaluations for diabetic retinopathy are falling short of recommendations. Many youths with type 1 and 2...
Diabetic Retinopathy Linked to Higher Depression Risk
Study details the association between severity of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema with symptoms of depression and anxiety in adults with diabetes. In a...
Better Detection and Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy Using UWF Imaging
Damage in retinal periphery closely matches loss of blood flow in people with diabetes and a different imaging test may aid in earlier detection...
Recall Extends to Family Care Brand Eye Wash
United Exchange Corp issued a nationwide recall of Family Care Brand Eye Wash due to microbial contamination. Use of this product can lead to...
Virtual Reality a New Tool for Evaluating Balance in Glaucoma Patients
People living with diabetes are nearly twice as likely to get glaucoma. Falls are a leading cause of injury and death, and the risk...
New Scanning Technology Benefits Diabetic Eye Care
After examining more than 25,000 patients, researchers found that by using a new scanning technology, diabetic retinopathy can be identified from a remote location...
New Treatment Opportunity to Help Preserve Vision in Diabetics
Joslin research boosts evidence for a new class of treatments to help preserve vision in people with diabetes, including diabetic macular edema and retinopathy. Diabetic...
FDA Expands the Approved Use for Lucentis to Treat Diabetic Retinopathy in Patients with...
Diabetic retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease and is a leading cause of blindness in adults in the United States. According to...
Hba1C Levels Did Not Improve After Personalized Education and Assessment from Ophthalmologist
Personalized education and risk assessment for people with diabetes visiting the ophthalmologist did not improve hemoglobin A1c levels or glycemic control. Providing personalized education and...
New Way of Preventing Diabetes-Related Blindess Found
Several recently developed drugs slow progression to proliferative diabetic retinopathy, but do not reliably prevent it. New research points to a new treatment that...