Telescopic IOL for Macular Degeneration Clinical Results

Schematic of the Telescopic Intraocular Lens

CentraSight Telescopic Intraocular Lens The telescopic intraocular lens developed by VisionCare™ Ophthalmic Technologies and CentraSight is designed to help people who have lost their central vision from end-stage macular degeneration. It’s patterned after a telescope to give patients enough … [Read more...]

What is Low Vision?

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Low Vision is a term used to describe a visual state that is 'below normal'.  Often people think someone is either blind or they are not blind. But there are many more people with Low Vision than there are people who are actually blind.  This article will offer an understanding of Low … [Read more...]

Eylea® a New Treatment for Macular Degeneration

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What is Eylea? Eylea is a recombinant fusion protein consisting of portions of human VEGF receptors formulated for intravitreal injection. It acts by providing a false receptor that binds VEGF-A and PIGF. How Does Eylea Work? Eylea works by inhibiting the vascular endothelial growth factor-A … [Read more...]

A New Treatment for Macular Degeneration

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FDA Approves a New Treatment for Macular Degeneration The FDA approved a new treatment for improving the vision of people who suffer vision loss from severe macular degeneration. End-stage macular degeneration is the advanced form of age-related macular degeneration with severe loss of central … [Read more...]