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    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
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    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
  • Doctor reviewig medical records with a patient.
    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
  • Man applying eyedrops
    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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Maintaining Emotional Health and Vision During the Pandemic

Learn some helpful tips provided by Deirdre Johnston, M.B.B.Ch., M.D. of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
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Coronavirus & AMD: Your Questions Answered

Learn some helpful tips provided by UCLA ophthalmologist, Michael Gorin, MD, PhD.
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Experts & Advice

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    Caregiving During COVID-19: A BrightFocus Town Hall Event

    The town hall was hosted by BrightFocus Foundation as part of its effort to provide helpful information for people with diseases of mind and sight. The lively, upbeat discussion was led by MSNBC news anchor, Richard Lui, who is himself a family caregiver. The experts were Jin Hui Joo, MD, Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine; Sandy Markwood Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Area Agencies on Aging; and C. Grace Whiting, JD President and Chief Executive Officer at the National Alliance for Caregiving.They discussed the challenges currently facing caregivers across America and offered helpful advice to guide us through the coming months.Learn more about COVID-19 updates.

    August 6, 2020
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    How Your Diet Impacts Your Eyes

    The discussion features Sheldon Rowan, PhD of the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University. Dr. Rowan’s research examines the impact of dietary carbohydrate quality on age-related macular degeneration. View the transcript Print the transcript Listen to the discussion:

    July 29, 2020

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