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Eye HealthAug 20, 2026

New Stem Cell Therapy Could Restore Vision Lost to Macular Degeneration Without Lifelong Drug Risks

Engineered "hypoimmune" stem cells could restore vision lost to macular degeneration without lifelong immune-suppressing drugs, backed by a $4.2 million.

Eye HealthAug 11, 2026

AI Can Now Spot Macular Degeneration in Your Primary Care Doctor's Office

AI spots macular degeneration with 90% accuracy using retinal photos taken right in your primary care office, no eye dilation required.

Eye HealthAug 10, 2026

Medicare Plans Cover Eye Injections Differently: What That Means for Your Vision

Medicare Advantage plans steer patients toward cheaper eye injections, with bevacizumab used 13 points more often, limiting access to newer retinal.

Eye HealthJul 31, 2026

FDA Approves First Eye-Specific Bevacizumab for Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration

The FDA has approved LYTENAVA, the first eye-specific bevacizumab for wet age-related macular degeneration, offering patients a validated new option to.

Eye HealthJul 23, 2026

Blue Light-Filtering Cataract Lenses Don't Outperform Standard Lenses, Study Finds

Blue light-filtering cataract lenses offer no measurable advantage over standard UV lenses, a three-year study of 127 eyes confirms.

Eye HealthJul 21, 2026

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs May Delay Nearsightedness by 7 Years, New Study Shows

Anti-inflammatory drugs may delay myopia onset by seven years, a University of Oklahoma study finds, offering hope for preventing serious vision loss in.

Eye HealthJul 17, 2026

A Diabetes Drug May Soon Treat Vision Loss: What the Patent Approval Means for Your Eyes

Metformin eye drops may soon treat age-related macular degeneration, with a new USPTO patent and first-in-human trials now in planning.

Eye HealthJul 14, 2026

Eye Care in Developing Nations Is Transforming, But New Barriers Are Emerging

Developing nations are transforming eye care with AI and community workers, yet workforce shortages and less than 0.2% budget funding leave millions.

Eye HealthJul 8, 2026

Why Vision Doesn't Fully Return After Retinal Detachment Surgery

Retinal detachment surgery improves vision, but recovery plateaus at six months, leaving patients with significantly lower quality of life than healthy.

Eye HealthJul 6, 2026

A Gene-Agnostic Therapy Is Restoring Vision in People With Advanced Retinal Degeneration

A gene-agnostic retinal degeneration therapy is restoring up to 6 lines of vision in patients, with gains lasting 3 years regardless of genetic mutation.

Eye HealthJun 15, 2026

A New Eyeglass Lens Is Slowing Myopia in Kids by 71%,Here's How It Works

A new eyeglass lens called Stellest slows myopia progression in kids by 71%, outperforming drops and contacts with no side effects.

Eye HealthJun 15, 2026

Most Adults Don't Know How Diet Affects Their Eyes, Yet They're Taking Supplements Anyway

Most adults taking eye health supplements don't understand how diet affects vision, yet fewer than 1 in 10 report good nutritional knowledge, a new study.

Eye HealthJun 13, 2026

Scientists Discover Five Blood Markers That Could Help Prevent High Myopia Before Vision Loss Occurs

Scientists identify five blood compounds that could prevent high myopia and vision loss, with glutamine and tyrosine showing 24-28% risk reduction.

Eye HealthJun 12, 2026

How AI Is Reshaping Eye Care: What Ophthalmologists Need to Know

The AAO has embedded eye care guidelines into OpenEvidence, an AI platform used by over 65% of U.S. doctors, giving ophthalmologists free point-of-care.

Eye HealthJun 1, 2026

After Cataract Surgery, When Does Your Vision Actually Clear Up? Here's What to Expect

Vision begins improving within days after cataract surgery, but complete clarity takes several weeks as your eye adjusts to the new lens.

Eye HealthMay 29, 2026

Why Your Eyes May Be Failing Without You Knowing It

Serious eye diseases like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy develop without symptoms, making regular eye exams critical for preventing vision loss.

Eye HealthMay 28, 2026

New Drug Cuts Risk of Losing Driving Ability From Eye Disease by 41%

IZERVAY eye drug reduces risk of losing driving ability from geographic atrophy by 41%, offering hope for millions with this progressive vision disease.