Outdoor artificial light at night tied to new exudative AMD
Jan 18, 2024
The association was found to be stronger with higher levels of exposure, but it was only significant in urban areas.
Tech at CES 2024 offers visionary new eyewear for blind, deaf seniors
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 12, 2024
“Hearing glasses” and goggles made for blind individuals are some of the new wearable devices coming out for impaired older adults.
Machine learning provides early insight into why seniors develop blindness, new research shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 10, 2024
New research suggests that machine learning and AI tools could be used to provide early detection for blindness in older adults.
Burden of visual impairment has increased globally
Dec 12, 2023
The findings were seen among working-age individuals from 1990 to 2019.
Deep-learning models can predict conversion to normal-tension glaucoma
Nov 03, 2023
All three algorithms trained on fundus images with clinical features achieved high diagnostic accuracy for NTG conversion.
More eye drops recalled due to infection danger
Nov 02, 2023
The new recall affects certain LEADER brand eye drops; the FDA says it found unsanitary conditions in a facility where they are manufactured.
FDA warns eye drops from major brands may cause infection
Oct 30, 2023
Twenty-six products can cause eye infection and blindness, an advisory warns.
Living with low vision: AMD
By
Aaron Tutwiler
Sep 28, 2023
seniors living with AMD and other vision issues have a plethora of options available, from injectable treatments to assistive technologies and other developing medications.
Half of older adults with glaucoma unaware they have it
Sep 12, 2023
Further, two-thirds with undiagnosed glaucoma had normal intraocular pressure.
Researchers say ‘not so fast’ when assessing elder drivers both in facilities and in public
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 12, 2023
New criteria is needed to evaluate the ability of some older adults to drive, such as people living with dementia, according to new research and analysis.
