Though the FDA upheld its decision no longer approve Avastin for the treatment of breast cancer. The drug is still available for eye patients.
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Two Lasers for Diabetic Retinopathy
Some patients with diabetic retinopathy require two types of treatment. Should treatment for macular edema precede other treatment?
Do Avastin Injections Hurt?
Ever had an eye injection that hurt? Intraocular injections of Avastin should not hurt, but if it does, ask your doctor to change the preparation.
Alimera Sciences Says Iluvien Effective at 3 Years
Iluvien, a sustained release drug-delivery system for the treatment of diabetic macular edema, may be getting closer to possible FDA approval. The parent company, Alimera Sciences has resubmitted additional safety and efficacy data as requested by the FDA last year. …
Avastin and Lucentis Are Equally Safe, Too.
CATT trial revealed that it appears Avastin is as effective as Lucentis for the treatment of wet ARMD. They are equally safe, too.
Avastin Just as Good as Lucentis
It’s official. Avastin is just as good as Lucentis for the treatment of wet macular degeneration. The results of this National Eye Institute study were released just a week ago. The study, Comparison of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treatment Trials (CATT)…
Laser and anti-VEGF Best Treats Diabetic Macular Edema
A new study finds the combination of laser treatment with intraocular injections of anti-VEGF to be the best treatment for diabetic retinopathy.
VEGF-Trap Gets Closer to FDA Approval
VEGF-Trap (aka aflibercept), another anti-VEGF drug, moves closer to FDA approval as it received priority review status. This status means that the FDA process will be accelerated and the drug can be reviewed in 6 months versus the usual 10…
Eating Fish and Omega-3′s Lower ARMD Risk in Women
A new study indicates that eating one serving of fish per week may prevent macular degeneration in women!
Diabetic Macular Edema: Have No Fear
Diabetic macular edema occurs in virtually every patient with diabetes. It is the most common “complication” of diabetic retinopathy. Treatment is safe, painless and effective.
Me, My Dog and…Social Media
Are You Part of the Conversation? Man’s best friend? Absolutely, for me, my best friend’s name is Keno. She has been by my side through my divorce, raising three children on my own, my remarriage, the integration of my blended family and has rightfully earned a place in my heart and in our family. Lost […]
Who Gets Macular Degeneration?
Macular degeneration is not inherited in the usual sense of the word, say like height. Certain people are; however, at greater risk than others.
How to Diagnose Macular Degeneration
Making the diagnosis of macular degeneration is based upon your age, appearance and vision. It really doesn’t matter if your parents have it.
Was Jack LaLanee Right?
What can we learn from Jack LaLanne and how we prevent macular degeneration ? Jack LaLanne, the pioneer of diet and exercise died this week. He was 96 years old. He was a chiropractor, fitness and diet expert, bodybuilder, weightlifter…
Double Vision After Retinal Detachment Surgery
Decreased vision and double vision (aka diplopia) after retinal detachment surgery may occur, yet is not common. The perception of “double” is more common than actually seeing two of everything. There are several causes for really seeing two images following…
Macular Degeneration Declining in the U.S.
The rate of macular degeneration seems to be decreasing in the United States. This may be due to improved diets and decreased smoking.
FDA Denies Iluvien
Iluvien, a promising sustained drug delivery system for the treatment of diabetic macular edema, fails to pass FDA scrutiny…but there’s hope.
3 Causes of Flashes of Light
The cause of flashes of light are often due to a posterior vitreous detachment, but there other possibilities, too.
Persistent Flashes After Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD)
It is not uncommon for the symptoms of flashes to persist after a posterior vitreous detachment, or PVD. Flashes and floaters, common symptoms of a PVD, may also be warning signs of a possible retinal tear. Retinal tears can cause…
Stem Cells Get FDA Nod for Stargardt’s Disease
Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. gets FDA approval to use stem cells as a possible treatment for Stargardt’s disease, a inherited juvenile type of macular degeneration.