Diabetic retinopathy affects approximately 30% of adults with diabetes and stands as one of the leading causes of vision loss among working-age individuals worldwide. The condition damages the delicate blood…
A new study in Nature Communications and reported by Scienmag.com overturns a central assumption in eye biology by showing that key stem cells for the retina’s blood vessels are not…
A UCLA Health study published on UCLAHealth.org suggests that numbers already used to gauge heart health may also offer an early warning for serious eye disease. Researchers found that a…
According to a story from Healio, analysis of the FDA Adverse Events Reporting System database indicates that tirzepatide has a superior safety profile when compared to GLP-1 inhibitors that have…
Since its development and approval, Vabysmo has been a game-changer in the ophthalmologic space. The injectable VEGF and Ang-2 inhibitor treats diabetic macular edema (DME), macular edema with retinal vein…
According to a story from Healio, Joe Luvisi, MD, discusses how AI can be utilized to predict a patient's response to anti-VEGF therapy in patients living with diabetic macular edema.…
Editor's Note: Chronic conditions and rare diseases don't discriminate, Patient Worthy and its partners are interested in amplifying the voices of those from all identities and backgrounds. If you have…
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) has been proven to increase how permeable blood vessels are in the eyes, causing them to leak. When new blood vessels form, these may also…
The ongoing Phase 2 PAVIA clinical study is evaluating EYP-1901 as a potential therapeutic intervention for people with moderately severe to severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy; the DAVIO 2 study is…
An announcement from the drug company Genentech highlights the results of a recent study which demonstrated that the drug faricimab-svoa (marketed at Vabysmo) was able to dry retinal fluid more…
Our country has an issue when it comes to screening for diabetic retinopathy. In addition to clinics lacking the necessary imaging programs, the compliance rate for diabetic retinopathy screening…
By Randall and Emma Barker Randall and Emma Barker have the unique experience of being a father and daughter both navigating life with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). With over two…
According to a story from Market Screener, the biotech company UNITY Biotechnology, Inc., has recently announced the release of data from 12 weeks and 18 weeks of its Phase 2…
According to a story from Ophthalmology Times, the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly expanded the usage of telemedicine, including virtual, tele-ophthalmology appointments. It also highlighted the effectiveness of AI, and both of…
Digital health company AEYE Health was founded on the desire to provide fully automated, artificial intelligence (AI) based diagnostic screening tools for retinal imaging. According to the Ophthalmology Times, the…
A recent article emphasized the importance of being educated about our eyes. As one of the most essential organs in the body, it’s important to know some key facts. Eye…
Even though my boyfriend's mom works at an eye doctor, I'm still kind of afraid to get eye exams - and I'm not alone. Unfortunately, most people do not receive frequent enough…
Welcome to the Rare Classroom, a new series from Patient Worthy. Rare Classroom is designed for the curious reader who wants to get informed on some of the rarest, most…
Researchers have uncovered that there is a link between Alzheimer's disease and three eye conditions- glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration (age-related). This could mean that there may be another…
According to a recent article in Medscape News, myocardial infarction (coronary artery blockage) and cerebrovascular incidents (stroke) have a direct correlation to diabetic retinopathy. The risk doubles when the…
According to a recent article in Medscape News, myocardial infarction (coronary artery blockage) and cerebrovascular incidents (stroke) have a direct correlation to diabetic retinopathy. The risk doubles when the…
This year, the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) held their annual meeting online. Many leaders in the field, such as Dr. Bobeck Modjtahedi, MD, attended to present new…
As reported in Globe News Wire, amidst a difficult time for rare disease patients as the medical world’s refocuses on the coronavirus, a new scholarship has been announced that could…
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