Macular Degeneration Association

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How Does Vitamin D Tie Into Macular Degeneration and Eye Health? 05/26/2026

Maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels may help prevent or slow down macular degeneration due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which can combat oxidative stress.

How Does Vitamin D Tie Into Macular Degeneration and Eye Health? Vital nutrients like vitamin D can help support your eye health in many ways, including protecting your vision against macular degeneration.

05/25/2026

“Remembering with gratitude the brave men and women who served and sacrificed for our freedom.”

In observance of Memorial Day, the Macular Degeneration Association will be closed today as we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country.

We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, at 8:00 AM. Thank you.

Gene therapies may help patients maintain vision in wet AMD long term 05/19/2026

The recent progress and future development of gene therapy could help patients with wet age-related macular degeneration maintain vision, according to a speaker at Retina 2026.

Gene therapies may help patients maintain vision in wet AMD long term WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — The recent progress and future development of gene therapy could help patients with wet age-related macular degeneration maintain vision, according to a speaker at Retina 2026. Allen C. Ho, MD, of Wills Eye Hospital, said gene therapy started in the subretinal space with gen...

Home OCT a reliable tool for managing fluid fluctuation 05/19/2026

Research has shown accurate fluid detection with home OCT.

Home OCT a reliable tool for managing fluid fluctuation FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — For patients who have achieved extended treatment intervals, retina specialists should embrace home OCT monitoring, according to a speaker.

Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing 05/15/2026

Next Virtual meeting.
Understanding Low Vision: A Comprehensive Overview
May 20th (Wednesday) noon EST
Are There Effective Treatment Options? Discover the range of treatment options available for low vision.
Speaker: Jarrod Long, OD, FAAO
Registration Link:

Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around the world in board, confer...

Low-level light therapy promising for dry eye disease management 05/15/2026

A new potential therapy for dry eye disease is described below.

Low-level light therapy promising for dry eye disease management Meibomian gland dysfunction is responsible for the majority of dry eye disease cases in clinical practice, yet a substantial proportion of patients achieve only partial and transient relief from conventional first-line therapies. Warm compresses, lid hygiene, omega-3 supplementation and topical anti...

Manuka honey eye drops outperform artificial tears for dry eye relief 05/12/2026

Efficacy of Manuka honey eye drops in managing dry eye disease after cataract surgery: a prospective controlled study.

Manuka honey eye drops outperform artificial tears for dry eye relief A clinical study reveals Manuka honey eye drops significantly improve dry eye symptoms after cataract surgery, outperforming traditional treatments.

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