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December 2008
My Two Cents: Vision Test Saves Lives
Two-year Results Of An Implantable Telescope
Academy Of Ophthalmology Endorses Lucentis And Macugen For Treatment Of AMD
Safety-enhanced PDT Protocol For Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Fewer Injections For Wet AMD: Clinical Trial Update
Night Vision Problems Signal Increased Risk Of AMD Progression
Systemic Avastin For Neovascular AMD
AMD Drug Pipeline Update
Two-year Follow-up Of PDT For Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy
Progression Of Geographic Atrophy
Incidence Of Endophthalmitis Following Lucentis And Avastin Injection
Australian Group Fast-tracks Development Of Bionic Eye
Meta-analysis Confirms Lucentis Safety
Electric Charge Improves Drug Penetration Into Eye
Enabling The Blind To Find Their Way
Lucentis For Non-ischemic Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
Infrared Imaging Of Choroidal Neovascularization
November 2008
My Two Cents: Late Therapy For Wet AMD
Steroid Plus Photodynamic Combo Therapy Fails To Sustain Vision Gains Over Long-term
VEGF Trap-Eye Successfully Concludes Phase 2 Trials
Researchers To Study Depression And Disability In AMD Patients
Avastin Loses Its Effectiveness The Longer It Is Used
Avastin And Lucentis - Not Just For AMD Any Longer
ITunes And ITunes U To Become Fully Accessible To The Vision Impaired
Sunlight Exposure Increases Risk Of AMD In People With Low Antioxidant Levels
Larger Pigment Epithelial Detachments At Higher Risk Of RPE Tears After Anti-VEGF Therapy
Positive Safety Data In Phase I Trial For POT-4
Study Shows Fellow Eye Unaffected By Anti-VEGF Treatments For AMD
Action For Blind People Launches Eyepod Service For Those Losing Their Sight
Lpath Initiates Dosing In Phase 1 Trial For AMD
New Genetic Link Between Complement System And AMD
October 2008
Eye Drops For Macular Degeneration
Incidence Of Early AMD Is Falling
Survey Finds Spirituality Important To Eye Patients
Close Monitoring Of AMD Helps Preserve Vision
Geographic Atrophy Triggered By A Virus?
My DNA Test: Too Much Information?
Nutritional Supplementation And AMD
Antioxidants And Lipofuscin
Lucentis Coverage In The UK And Alberta Canada
Neurotech Gets Fast Track Status For Encapsulated Cell Technology Treatment For AMD
Vasohibin Expressed In CNV Membranes Of Patients With AMD
Scientist Studies Skin Vision
Lucentis Safe And Effective For Myopic CNV
Line Spacing Does Not Influence Reading Speed For Persons With AMD
Avastin In The News
Photodynamic Therapy Effective For Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy
September 2008
What Is Good For The Heart Is Good For The Eye
High-definition OCT Reveals Role Of Subretinal Fluid In Recovery Following Lucentis Therapy
Touch Sight: A Digital Camera For The Visually Impaired
Oily Fish Consumption Decreases Risk Of AMD
First Gene Associated With Dry Macular Degeneration Found
Eye Disease Affects One-third Over Age 65
Medicare Expands Low Vision Coverage
Legally Blind Man Rides Electric Bike To Work
Rate Of AMD Similar Among Japanese And Caucasians
Bureaucracy Impedes Employment Of Visually Impaired
Safety Of Lucentis Therapy
Block That Blue Light
InSight Radio For Blind Listeners To Go UK-wide
VEGF Trap-Eye Maintains Benefits Over 52-week Trial Period
Blind Teenagers Swim With Dolphins At Miami Seaquarium
Legally Blind Archer Wins Gold At Beijing Olympics
Importance Of Regular Physical Exercise For Visually Impaired People
August 2008
Helping Patients Cope With The Impact Of Vision Loss
Good Visual Outcome Following Cataract Surgery In Patients Over Age 90
Myopic Macular Degeneration Worsens With Age
Zinthionein Effective In Improving Vision In Dry AMD Study
Vision Support Group A Way To Learn From Others
Systemic Complement Activation In AMD
AMD Different In Asians Than Whites
Macugen Ineffective In Preventing CNV In Rats
Avastin Treatment For CNV From Causes Other Than AMD
Retina Stem Cell Transplants Show Promise
Macugen-Vigamox Combination Therapy Of Wet AMD
Awareness Of Audio Description Grows In UK
Documentary Shows Personal, Clinical Sides Of Blindness
Watermelon Is Pretty Good For You
First Genetic Testing Service For AMD
Firefox Addon Helps Visually Impaired See Web Pages
July 2008
New Version Of MyVisionTest Program
Cataract Surgery Increases Risk Of AMD Progression
Lutein Supplementation Leads To Long-term Increases In Macular Pigment
First Blind Supreme Court Law Clerk
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake Lowers Risk For AMD
Progress In Macular Function Self-assessment
Lutein Intake Not Protective Against Early AMD
Controversy Over Vision Impaired Drivers
Race And Smoking Are Risk Factors For AMD Progression
Sonar System For The Blind
Alcohol Consumption Not Associated With AMD
Physician Attitude Makes A Difference
RFID To Aid The Vision Impaired
Anti-VEGF Therapy Increases Inflammation
Free Web-based Screen Reader
June 2008
My Two Cents: Paper Money And The Visually Impaired
Mitochondrial DNA Is Independently Associated With AMD
Resolvin Compounds Show Promise In Treatment Of AMD
Cooking With Vision Loss Can Be A Challenge
Risk Factors For AMD Progression And The Value Of Close Monitoring
Statin Use Associated With AMD Progression
Src Kinase Inhibitors Shows Promise In Preventing Macular Edema
Brains Of Blind People Retain Ability To Process Visual Information
The Value Of Low Vision Rehabilitation
AMD And Sunlight Exposure
How Best To Read With A Central Scotoma
Legally Blind Medical Student Graduates
Vision Test Detects Conversion Of AMD From Dry To Wet
Visual Acuity After Cataract Surgery In Patients With AMD
Is An Anti-VEGF Vaccine Possible?
Quercetin Protects Against AMD
Rheopheresis Ineffective For AMD
Vision In Dim Lighting Predicts Future Vision Loss From Dry AMD
Wet AMD Occurs In Second Eye At Same Rate Regardless Of Treatment Choice
Supplemental Lutein And Fish Oil Increases Macular Pigment
May 2008
New Vision Test At MVT: The Macular Mapping Test
Blind Dave Completes 7 Marathons On 7 Continents In 7 Days
Bionic Eyes Implanted At Moorefields Eye Hospital
FDA Grants NeoVista's Request To Expand CABERNET Trial
Inhibition Of Choroidal Neovascularization By Astaxanthin
Artificial Photoreceptors Created In Mice
Stem-Cell Studies In People Scrutinized By U.S. FDA On Safety
Heavy Alcohol Consumption Increases The Risk Of AMD
Hormone Use Related To Risk Of AMD In Postmenopausal Women
Lucentis Superior To Laser Treatment Of Diabetic Macular Edema
Few Short-term Differences Between Avastin And Lucentis
Blindness Warning Urged On Cigarettes
Canada Issues First Braille Stamp
PHP Vision Test Can Detect Macular Degeneration
WMU Hosts Sports Camp For Children With Low Vision
April 2008
Low Vision In The Public Limelight
Evolving Anti-VEGF Treatment Protocols For AMD
Positive Results From Avastin/PDT Combination Therapy Study
Twenty Year Old Retinal Implant Project Now In Homestretch
Saffron Protects Retinal Cells From Light-induced Damage
Robo4 Protein Inhibits Angiogenesis
100% Of Centenarians Develop AMD
Avastin Versus PDT/triamcinolone: 6-month Follow-up Results
Fundus Autofluorescence Enhances Our Understanding Of Macular Disease
Ontario Second Province To Make Lucentis Available
AMD In Developing Countries
Blindness Warning Urged On Cigarettes
Survey Shows Americans Lack Critical Facts About Maintaining Eye Health
MyVisionTest News Feed
West Va Bill Would Let Those With Low Vision Drive
March 2008
MyVisionTest Hits 1-Year Mark
Olive Extract May Protect Against AMD
Ofcom Campaign Helps The Blind And Partially Sighted Enjoy TV
Blind Hymn-writer Believed She Was 'Born For A Mission'
Positive Preliminary Results From Phase 1 Study Of Sirolimus
How Is Your Health Literacy?
Blind Student Again Seeks Acupuncture License
Fries, Burgers And Insults
CD36 Deficiency Leads To Choroidal Involution Via COX2 Down-Regulation In Rodents
Blind Advocates Lobby For Noisier Hybrid Cars
Blind Taught To ‘See’ Like A Bat
Rachael Scdoris Returns To The Iditarod
Effects Of Triamcinolone On VEGF And Endostatin
Blindsight Movie Hits Theatres
The Natural History And Prognosis Of Neovascular AMD
Progress Continues On WVA Drivers License Bill
New Book For Children With Vision Loss
Follow-up Study Of Photodynamic Therapy For AMD
Canadian Fight To Provide Free Lucentis Stalls
NIH Starts Trials Comparing Lucentis, Avastin In Eye Treatment
February 2008
Judah Folkman: An Appreciation
Submacular Hemorrhages After Avastin Use For Large Occult Lesions In AMD
Digital Television Viewing Enhanced For Visually-impaired
He Can't See, But - With A Little Help - He Can Still Hunt
RFID Tags Guide The Blind
TOZAL Study: Nutritional Supplement Improves Vision In Dry Macular Degeneration
Reading To Mom: It Speaks Volumes
Winners Announced In First Ever Blindbargains.com Access Awards
Low Vision Scout Earns Eagle Rank
Current Smoking Linked To Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cell Phone Can Read Documents For Vision Impaired
Free Screen Reader From AIR Foundation
High-Tech Implants For The Vision Impaired
Vision Impaired Citizens Cast Ballots In New Hampshire Primary
New CEO At The Seattle Lighthouse For The Blind
Avastin Shows Efficacy For Treating Myopic CNV
Helping Vision Impaired Veterans
Electric Stimulation Therapy For Macular Degeneration
Malware Targets JAWS Users
Legally Blind Golfer Shoots A Hole-in-one
January 2008
My Two Cents: The Avastin Brouhaha – Much Ado About Nothing
Go Fish!
Genentech, Docs Resolve Dispute On Avastin Eye Use
Medicare Low-Vision Coverage
Cinema For The Visually Impaired In China
Safety Issues Related To The Long-term Use Of VEGF Inhibitors
Legally Blind Man A Top D.C. Attorney
Free Talking Book Program
Endostatin Inhibits Choroidal Neovascularization
Macuscope Detects Macular Pigment Deficiency
Microsoft & DAISY Consortium Make ‘Reading’ Easier For The Visually Disabled
Scientists Expand Their Stem Cell Research
December 2007
My Two Cents: Changes Continue At MyVisionTest.com
AREDS2 To Evaluate Potential Protective Effects Of Lutein And Fish Oils
Failing Vision Leads Researcher To Snakes
Genome Project Yields Important Clues To Origen Of Macular Degeneration
Triple Therapy Offers Lasting Improvement In Vision In Patients With Macular Degeneration
Court Considers Changing Look Of Money
Multiple Mechanisms Of Action Expand Lpath's Ability To Treat Ocular Disease
OccuLogix Suspends RHEO System Clinical Development Program
RFID Reader Technology To Assist The Vision Impaired
Privacy For Blind And Low Vision Voters
November 2007
My Two Cents: New Version Of MyVisionTest Released
Antioxidants Don't Prevent Macular Degeneration
Store Offers Products For Visually Impaired
Limiting Refined Carbohydrates May Slow Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Elevated C-Reactive Protein Linked To Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Genentech To Limit Avastin Availability
Some People With Macular Degeneration Find Help In Acupuncture
Macular Degeneration May Trigger Charles Bonnet Syndrome
Goji Berries Recommended For Macular Degeneration
Progress In Zinc Therapy For Dry Macular Degeneration
Eccentric Viewing Aids Vision Impaired
October 2007
My Two Cents: Introducing The New MyVisionTest Newsletter
Local Volunteers Help Visually Impaired Play
Macugen And Lucentis Slows Progression Of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Research Team Finds Link Between Zinc And Macular Degeneration
New Treatment Uses Radiation To Fight Macular Degeneration
Alcon Receives FDA Decision On Retaane
Lutein, Zeaxanthin Cut Eye Disease Risk
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