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Tips & How-Tos

NIH Expert Gives Tips on Lowering Risk of AMD

Learn about lifestyle changes that may help prevent age-related macular degeneration.

December 20, 2019
Tips & How-Tos

Is It a Match? Choosing a Clinical Trial That’s Right for You

Are you thinking you may wish to participate in a clinical trial, but you aren’t sure how to get started? BrightFocus Foundation and Antidote – a third-party clinical trial matching service – have teamed up to make it easier to search for and find a clinical trial that is right for you.

November 1, 2019
Tips & How-Tos

4 Nutrition Tips for Eye Health

Eye health can be supported through a healthy diet rich with nutrients from fruits, vegetables, and omega-3 fatty acids. Follow these nutrition tips for healthy eye maintenance.

October 28, 2019
Tips & How-Tos

Creating a Glaucoma Treatment Plan

A treatment plan is a plan that you and your doctor agree to as the way to manage your glaucoma. Its details should be included in your medical chart and updated periodically, as needed.

October 7, 2019
Tips & How-Tos

Using Eyedrops Correctly

The right approach helps eyedrops work effectively and prevents waste.

October 2, 2019
Tips & How-Tos

Tips to Manage Caregiver Stress

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease is an enormous responsibility. Learn more about some ways you can reduce your stress so you can remain strong and be a better caregiver.

August 23, 2019

Facts & Data

The first defense against brain and eye disease is knowledge.

Brain Anatomy & Limbic System

Learn more about which parts of the brain are affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

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2020 BrightFocus Grants at a Glance

BrightFocus supports basic, translational, and clinical research.

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Facts and Stats About Glaucoma

Learn about the types of glaucoma, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and more.

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Promising Science

Can We Clear Toxic Proteins from the Brain? An Encouraging Breakthrough
Research by BrightFocus grantee Matthew Campbell, PhD, of Trinity College Dublin, suggests a unique way to help clear the brain of toxic amyloid beta protein, which contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s.
Scientists Uncover New Clues About How Macular Degeneration Forms
An international research team has uncovered some clues to how age-related macular degeneration (AMD) begins, and their findings could lead to new avenues of research and early diagnosis.
Treating Alzheimer’s Before It Becomes Alzheimer’s
Up until now, the best method scientists have had to fight Alzheimer’s has been using drugs to treat the symptoms of the disease after they start to show. But new research offers them new hopes for treatments to attack the disease sooner.

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What’s Ahead for AMD—Gene Therapy (September 2021)

The event featured Arshad M. Khanani, MD, who provided an overview of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) including an explanation on how gene therapy is being utilized. There was specific discussion about overall vision health, new therapies, and which populations are most susceptible to AMD. View the transcript Print the transcript

October 8, 2021
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AMD: Your Questions Answered (July 2021)

The event featured Joshua Dunaief, M.D., Ph.D., who provided an overview of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) including prevention and treatment. There was specific discussion about overall vision health, new therapies, and which populations are more susceptible to AMD. View the transcript Print the transcript

August 18, 2021
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AMD: The Latest Results from the AREDS2 Study (June 2021)

The event featured Emily Chew, MD, Director of the Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Applications at the National Eye Institute. Dr. Chew shared the latest news on the role of nutritional supplements in age-related macular degeneration. Participants asked questions about how to know if they are purchasing the correct supplements and if AREDS2 can reverse vision damage. View the transcript Print the transcript

July 12, 2021
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Safety and the Older Driver (May 2021)

The event featured Elin Schold Davis from the Older Driver Initiative, who provided information about diseases that cause vision issues or loss and the effects on driving. Many participants had questions and concerns about safe driving conditions, signs for concerns about driving, and how to transition to driving less. View the transcript Print the transcript

June 8, 2021
Alzheimer's Day of Hope

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BrightFocus' Sharyn Rossi, PhD

BrightFocus' Sharyn Rossi, PhD, shares the newest and most promising Alzheimer's Disease Research-funded projects in the video below. Watch now!

May 25, 2021
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Stories & Thanks

World War II veteran Gonzalo wrote a book about caring for his wife, Dolores.
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Thank you to everyone who is working on Alzheimer's research! This is a terrible disease that not only affects the person, but their whole family and loved ones. God bless and guide you as you work to eradicate this horrible disease!
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