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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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We are currently supporting more than$35 million Worldwide for Alzheimer's Research

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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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Experts & Advice

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    Future Hope for Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Benjamin Kim is Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. His areas of research expertise include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, geographic atrophy, choroidal neovascularization, retinal neovascularization, clinical trials, and retinal imaging. View the transcript Print the transcript

    November 18, 2020
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    Roundtable Discussion with Alzheimer's Fast Track 2019 Co-Chairs

    Co-chairs of the Alzheimer's Fast Track program discuss big challenges that need to be tackled worldwide: Remaining steadfastly committed to funding Alzheimer's disease and related dementias research; Supporting innovative, early-career investigators; Encouraging researchers from under-represented groups who are disproportionately affected by Alzheimer’s to lead independent research labs; and the future of clinical trials, treatments and finding a cure.

    November 10, 2020
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    What is Familial Alzheimer's Disease?

    Learn about the genetic risk factors associated with familial Alzheimer's disease and the potential for future gene therapies.

    November 9, 2020

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