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  • ICE Syndrome Patient Having an Eye Exam
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    Glaucoma and ICE Syndrome

    Iridocorneal endothelial syndrome, or ICE syndrome, is a group of eye diseases that can lead to glaucoma.

    Tuesday, October 17, 2017
  • Woman with Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
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    Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease

    Learn about the key differences between the early and late onset forms of Alzheimer’s disease.

    Wednesday, October 11, 2017

  • New Diagnosis?

    Managing a mind and sight disease is a journey. And you’re not alone. We can help.

    Take the first step
  • Illustration depicting medical imaging for macular degeneration
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    Retinal Imaging for Diagnosing and Treating AMD

    The past decade has witnessed a revolution in retinal imaging providing detailed views of retinal changes in people who have age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Learn about the various forms of retinal imaging and how they help eye doctors diagnose and treat AMD

    Wednesday, October 11, 2017
  • A woman searching for information online regarding caregiver training
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    Caregiver Training: What You Need to Know

    Family caregivers often ask how to find training to properly care for someone with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. This article summarizes what you need to know and where to obtain this information.

    Monday, September 25, 2017
  • Glaucoma and Diabetes
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    Glaucoma and Diabetes

    People with diabetes are at risk for several types of glaucoma. In honor of Healthy Aging Month, this article provides helpful information on prevention strategies and treatment options.

    Wednesday, October 11, 2017

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  • Woman with Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
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    Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease

    Learn about the key differences between the early and late onset forms of Alzheimer’s disease.

    Wednesday, October 11, 2017
  • A woman searching for information online regarding caregiver training
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    Caregiver Training: What You Need to Know

    Family caregivers often ask how to find training to properly care for someone with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. This article summarizes what you need to know and where to obtain this information.

    Monday, September 25, 2017

  • New Diagnosis?

    Managing a mind and sight disease is a journey. And you’re not alone. We can help.

    Take the first step
  • Causes of Dementia
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    What Causes Dementia?

    Many people ask, “What is dementia?” This article clearly defines the term, and discusses some of the symptoms of dementia that can be caused by a wide variety of conditions.

    Wednesday, October 4, 2017
  • Staying Active with Alzheimer's
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    Staying Active with Alzheimer’s

    “What is good for the heart is good for the brain.” This is frequently stated as common guidance for people wondering how to either slow the onset or progression of dementia or Alzheimer’s. This article provides a few helpful tips for staying physically active along the path of Alzheimer’s disease.

    Monday, August 21, 2017

  • What happens to your brain duringAlzheimer's Disease?

    Track how nerve cells and the brain change from healthy to affected by mild and then severe Alzheimer's disease.
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  • Illustration depicting medical imaging for macular degeneration
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    Retinal Imaging for Diagnosing and Treating AMD

    The past decade has witnessed a revolution in retinal imaging providing detailed views of retinal changes in people who have age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Learn about the various forms of retinal imaging and how they help eye doctors diagnose and treat AMD

    Wednesday, October 11, 2017

  • New Diagnosis?

    Managing a mind and sight disease is a journey. And you’re not alone. We can help.

    Take the first step
  • Paitent with macular degeneration optimizing their glasses prescription
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    Glasses and Macular Degeneration

    People with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can have a wide range of visual impairment: some with early AMD have almost normal vision, while others with advanced AMD have lost most of their central vision. For many, the right glasses can be helpful.

    Thursday, September 28, 2017
  • Wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD): What's on the Horizon?
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    Wet AMD Treatment: What’s on the Horizon?

    New long-lasting medications are now in clinical trials for wet age-related macular degeneration. Learn more about these new options that may decrease the frequency of eye injections.

    Thursday, June 29, 2017

  • By 202040 million

    People will have visual impairments from advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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  • ICE Syndrome Patient Having an Eye Exam
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    Glaucoma and ICE Syndrome

    Iridocorneal endothelial syndrome, or ICE syndrome, is a group of eye diseases that can lead to glaucoma.

    Tuesday, October 17, 2017
  • Glaucoma and Diabetes
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    Glaucoma and Diabetes

    People with diabetes are at risk for several types of glaucoma. In honor of Healthy Aging Month, this article provides helpful information on prevention strategies and treatment options.

    Wednesday, October 11, 2017

  • New Diagnosis?

    Managing a mind and sight disease is a journey. And you’re not alone. We can help.

    Take the first step
  • Stem Cells and Glauomca
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    Adult Stem Cells and Glaucoma

    This article will focus on several areas of investigation in the use of adult stem cells to treat glaucoma, as well as some important points to consider if you are interested in an adult stem cell treatment for glaucoma.

    Wednesday, July 26, 2017

  • More than3 million

    Americans aged 40 and older have glaucoma. It is estimated that the number will double to 6 million people by 2050.
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  • New Uses for Previously Tested Drugs?

    Two scientists at the University of Florida, supported by a grant from BrightFocus’ Macular Degeneration Research program, have uncovered some tantalizing clues that a drug previously investigated to protect against nerve damage during cancer treatment could offer some protection for the nerve cells of the eye in late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration.

    Tuesday, October 17, 2017