Alzheimer's disease & dementia

New insights into eye damage in Alzheimer's disease patients

Cedars-Sinai investigators have produced the most extensive analysis to date of changes in the retina—a layer of tissue at the back of the eye where visual information originates—and how those retinal changes correspond ...

Health

Causes, symptoms and treatments for dry eyes

Dry eye disease is a common condition that can cause a range of discomfort. It can happen when the eye doesn't produce enough tears, or if the tears are not adequate quality to keep the eye properly lubricated.

Health

See clearly with these tips for safely using eye drops

Following a link to bacterial infections, the CDC and FDA advised against using EzriCare Artificial Tears in early 2023. The bacteria in question, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, is a common cause of corneal ulcers, said Kevin Mundy, ...

Ophthalmology

FDA approves first treatment for geographic atrophy

Pegcetacoplan (SYFOVRE) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as the first and only treatment for geographic atrophy (GA), an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration.

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