November 2025

New Hope for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treatment at Michigan For the millions of people living with Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), the fear of progressive vision loss is a constant reality. AMD, a leading cause of irreversible blindness in older adults, damages the macula—the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, straight-ahead vision. While treatments […]

Revolutionizing Vision Care at the University of Michigan Health Program For millions of Americans, the high cost of eyeglasses and contact lenses is a significant barrier to clear vision. This financial burden often forces individuals to make difficult choices between their eye health and other essential needs. However, a groundbreaking initiative from the University of

Expert Pediatric Eye Care Services at University of Michigan Health For any parent, their child’s health is the highest priority. When it comes to vision, the stakes are especially high. A child’s eyes are not just windows to the world; they are critical tools for learning, development, and social interaction. Recognizing this profound need, the

Breakthrough Treatment for Thyroid Eye Disease Offers New Hope For the thousands of individuals living with Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), the journey is often marked by more than just physical discomfort. It’s a condition that can dramatically alter one’s appearance, impact vision, and create profound emotional and psychological distress. TED, also known as Graves’ ophthalmopathy,

Revolutionary Gene Therapy Restores Hearing in Deaf Children For the first time in medical history, a revolutionary gene therapy has successfully restored hearing in children born with a form of profound deafness. This breakthrough treatment, targeting a specific genetic condition, is being hailed as a medical miracle and represents a monumental leap forward in the

Upper Eyelid Surgery Boosts Quality of Life Without Worsening Dry Eye For many, the thought of eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, conjures images of purely cosmetic enhancement. However, a significant number of people seek this procedure for functional reasons—to improve a sagging eyelid that obstructs vision. A common concern for both patients and surgeons has been

Protect Your Child’s Eyes from Screen Time Dryness In an age where digital devices are integral to both education and entertainment, our children’s eyes are working overtime. From online classes and homework to video games and social media, screens are an unavoidable part of modern childhood. While we often worry about the content they’re consuming,

A New Beginning in Treating Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration For millions of older adults worldwide, the diagnosis of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) has historically signaled the frightening prospect of irreversible vision loss. This condition, characterized by the growth of abnormal, leaky blood vessels under the retina, has been managed for years with a standard

Science Corp’s Retinal Implant Restores Vision in Macular Degeneration For millions of people living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the world slowly narrows and fades. The central part of their vision, crucial for recognizing faces, reading, and seeing fine details, becomes a blurry or dark spot. This condition has long been considered irreversible, a permanent

Revolutionary Prosthetic Eye Chip Restores Sight in Medical Breakthrough For millions of people living with blindness, the world is perceived through memory and touch. The dream of restoring sight has been a driving force in medical science for decades, often feeling like a distant future. Today, that future has arrived. A groundbreaking new prosthetic eye