Late-Stage AMD Patients Needed: Study Underway to Evaluate a New-Generation Implantable Miniature Telescope Posted on August 14, 2023 - 9:56 pm by jessicadaitch In 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a novel device from Samsara Vision called the Implantable Miniature Telescope (IMT). The device magnifies what a person with late-stage, […]
Clinical Trial for Medication for Geographic Atrophy Posted on January 11, 2023 - 1:35 pm by Admin Medically reviewed by Sefy Paulose, MD What is Geographic Atrophy? As noted on APH VisionAware, “Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a gradual, progressive, painless deterioration of the macula, which is […]
WWII Blinded Veteran Has Special Connection to NASA Posted on November 6, 2022 - 6:52 am by Empish J. Thomas Editor’s note: In honor of Veteran’s Day on November 11, APH VisionAware brings you this exciting story about a Veteran and his experience both in WWII and the space program. […]
Retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer Loses Vision- Keeps His Career on Course Posted on July 12, 2022 - 1:44 pm by Amy Lynn Smith Editor’s note: Read Captain Benjamin Keeley’s story to learn about his career journey after retiring from the U.S. Navy and losing his vision. His story commemorates three days: Hire a […]
Healthy Vision Month: Learn About Age-Related Eye Conditions Posted on April 28, 2022 - 3:33 pm by Admin It’s Older Americans Month as well as Healthy Vision Month. This year’s Healthy Vision Month focus is on protecting vision together as a family and finding out about resources for […]