Macular Degeneration Association

08/27/2026

It would be the first drop to address both inflammation and tear evaporation.

An eye drop designed to treat two pathways of dry eye disease significantly reduced a key sign of disease at 15 days.The drop combines the active ingredients from two Bausch + Lomb dry eye drops: Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution 5%) and Miebo (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution).

08/19/2026

MATTERS OF VISION! 2026 — ASHEVILLE, NC - only 80 seats available.
The Macular Degeneration Association is heading to Asheville, NC on Saturday, October 17th—and you’re invited to join us!
Join us for a FREE educational program featuring the latest research, breakthroughs, and treatments for AMD, geographic atrophy, diabetic eye disease, and more.
🎤 Featured Speaker: Leo Semes, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Professor Emeritus of Optometry & Vision Science at UAB
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 8:30–11:30 AM | Complimentary breakfast
📍 Holiday Inn Asheville East – Blue Ridge Parkway
🚨 SEATING IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 80 PEOPLE!
Registration is required—reserve your seat today!
📞 855-962-2852
📧 [email protected]
FREE education. Expert information. No sales gimmicks.
👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about your eye health!

08/13/2026

Matters of Vision! 2026 — LIVE Program
A MUST-ATTEND EVENT FOR YOUR EYE HEALTH!
Join the Macular Degeneration Association for a FREE educational program featuring leading experts discussing the latest research, treatments, and advances in macular degeneration, geographic atrophy, diabetic eye disease, and vision care.
🍳 Check-in & Breakfast: 8:30 AM | Program: 9:00–11:30 AM
📍 PHOENIX, AZ — August 22
Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak
📍 ST. LOUIS, MO — August 29
Hilton St. Louis Frontenac
📍 ALBUQUERQUE, NM — September 12
Embassy Suites by Hilton
⭐ SEATING IS LIMITED — RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY!
📞 (855) 962-2852
📧 [email protected]
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts and take an active role in protecting your vision. Bring your family and caregivers!

08/10/2026

Findings from a recent study published in Ophthalmology Retina found that patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) face substantially elevated risks of retinal detachment (RD) and worse postoperative outcomes compared to matched controls.

Prescribed patients appear less likely for disease development, with the association observed across multiple AMD subtypes and several commonly used medications.

08/10/2026

Physicians recommend a Mediterranean, or similar, diet to slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss in older adults.

Physicians recommend a Mediterranean, or similar, diet to slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss in older adults.

08/02/2026

FREE Matters of Vision 2026 – Colorado Springs! 👁️

Concerned about macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, or geographic atrophy? Join the Macular Degeneration Association for Matters of Vision! 2026, a free educational program featuring the latest research, treatment advances, and expert guidance to help you protect your vision.

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
🕣 Breakfast & Registration: 8:30 AM
🎤 Program: 9:00–11:30 AM
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Colorado Springs
1775 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO

🎙️ Featured Speaker: Cynthia Cid, O.D., F.A.A.O., an experienced optometrist specializing in ocular disease, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, cataracts, and vision preservation.

✅ Complimentary breakfast
✅ Free educational program
✅ No sales presentations
✅ Seating is limited—registration is required!

📞 Reserve your seat: (855) 962-2852
📧 [email protected]
🌐 Or register online by completing the form at:
https://macularhope.org/programs/matters-of-vision-colorado-springs-co/

We look forward to seeing you!

07/29/2026

Prima has received a Breakthrough Device designation and a humanitarian use device designation from the FDA.

The Prima photovoltaic retinal stimulation microchip, a brain-computer interface device designed to restore vision in patients with geographic atrophy, has launched commercially across 30 European countries.

07/23/2026

Matters of Vision!™ 2026 – FREE August In-Person Programs

Join us for a complimentary educational program featuring the latest information on macular degeneration and retinal health. Registration is required, and seating is limited!

📍 August 8 – Cleveland, OH
Hilton Garden Inn East/Mayfield Village
700 Beta Dr., Cleveland, OH 44143

📍 August 15 – Colorado Springs, CO
DoubleTree by Hilton Colorado Springs
1775 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80906

📍 August 22 – Phoenix, AZ
Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak
7677 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ 85020

📍 August 29 – St. Louis, MO
Hilton St. Louis Frontenac
1335 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131

🕣 Registration & Complimentary Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. (Breakfast available at Cleveland, Phoenix, and St. Louis.)
🎤 Program: 9:00–11:30 a.m.

📞 Reserve your seat today: (855) 962-2852
📧 [email protected]

Don't wait—these complimentary programs fill quickly!

07/14/2026

Not all sunglasses block UV rays. Look for UV400 or 100% UV protection on the tag.

UV protection sunglasses help protect your eyes from sun damage. Here’s what to look for before buying your next pair.

07/14/2026

A chip created by a Stanford-based physicist is allowing blind and visually impaired people to see and read again. The chip, called PRIMA, is currently being considered for sale in Europe following clinical trials.

A tiny, wireless microchip invented by a Stanford physicist is giving blind people a chance to see and read again.