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New data published in the Journal Science Translational Medicine shows encouraging results in a worldwide clinical trial for patients diagnosed with the neuro-degenerative blinding eye disease; Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON.)

Announcement

Mass Eye and Ear Capital Campaign Concludes with $252 Million Raised to Advance Research and Patient Care

October 29, 2020 sarah Jonas Head And Neck Cancer, Hearing Loss, Vision Loss

Mass Eye and Ear is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its historic campaign, “Bold Science. Life-Changing Cures.” which raised $252M from philanthropy to advance research to treat and cure diseases of vision, hearing, and the head and neck.
The campaign was led by co-chair Wyc Grousbeck, Boston Celtics CEO and Lead Owner and former Chairman of Mass Eye and Ear.

Research Results

Pet laser pointers have enough power to “blast away” cells in the back of the eye

September 15, 2020 sarah Jonas Eye Damage, Ophthalmology, Vision Loss

Laser pointers used to exercise pets may seem like safe and simple low-powered devices, but an Ohio teen learned the hard way that staring at the narrow beam can cause permanent eye damage.

Research Results

Low-Carbohydrate Diet May Be Associated With Lower Risk of Blinding Eye Disease

July 16, 2020 sarah Jonas Blindness, Diet, Eye Disease, Glaucoma, Glucose, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Keto Diet, Ketogenic Diet, Mount Sinai Health System, New York Eye And Ear Infirmary, Ophthalmology, Retina, Vegetable, Vision Loss

Following a long-term diet that’s low in carbohydrates and high in fat and protein from vegetables may lower the risk of the most common subtype of glaucoma

Research Results

Exercise can slow or prevent vision loss, study finds

July 1, 2020 sarah Jonas Aging, Diabetic Retinopathy, Exercise, Fitness, fitness and seniors, Glaucoma, Health, Healthy Living, Macular Degeneration, Ophthalmology, Sight, University Of Virginia, University of Virginia School of Engineering, University of Virginia School of Medicine, UVA, UVA School of Engineering, UVA School of Medicine, Vision, Vision Loss

Exercise can slow or prevent the development of macular degeneration and may benefit other common causes of vision loss, such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, new research suggests.

Research Results

Artificial Intelligence Algorithm Can Rapidly Detect Severity of Common Blinding Eye Disease

May 12, 2020 sarah Jonas Age Related Macular Degeneration, Algorithm, AMD, Artificial Intelligence, blinding eye disease, Dry Amd, Eye Disease, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Macular Degeneration, Mount Sinai Health System, New York Eye And Ear Infirmary, ophthalmogy research, Ophthalmology, Retina disease, Telehealth, Telemedicine, Underserved Communities, Vision Loss, Wet Amd

A new artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm developed by researchers at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE) can rapidly and accurately detect age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in the United States.

Research Alert

Breakthrough Technology Used to Discover Eye Damage from Repeated Intravitreal Injections

April 13, 2020 sarah Jonas Eye Damage, Eye Infection, Glaucoma, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Health System, New York Eye And Ear Infirmary, OCT angiography, Retina, Vision Loss

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ilana NikraveshMount Sinai Press [email protected] Breakthrough Technology Used to Discover Eye Damage from Repeated Intravitreal Injections

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Coronavirus and Your Macular Degeneration Care

March 19, 2020 sarah Jonas AMD, corona virus, covid 19, Eye Care, macular degeneration treatment, Vision Loss

Answers from trusted sources regarding macular degeneration care during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Research Results

Eye Damage Linked to Popular Over-the-Counter Vitamin That Lowers Cholesterol Can Be Reversed

October 28, 2019 sarah Jonas 0 Comments Cardiac Events, Cholesterol, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Health System, New York Eye And Ear Infirmary, Retina, Vision Loss, Vitamin

Study is the first to identify specific cellular toxicity and show improvement after stopping supplement use

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Brain implant restores visual perception to the blind

September 23, 2019 sarah Jonas 0 Comments California, Innovation, Medical Device, Medical Technology, Neurosurgeon, Vision Loss

Seven years ago, Jason Esterhuizen was in a horrific car crash that destroyed his eyes, plunging him into total darkness. Today, he’s regained visual perception and more independence, thanks to an experimental device implanted in his brain by researchers at UCLA Health.