Latest news from American Society of Retina Specialists on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/don-t-let-diabetes-dim-your-vision/?sc=rsin /articles/don-t-let-diabetes-dim-your-vision/?sc=rsin Fri, 01 Nov 2024 07:45:53 EST During November's Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, the American Society of Retina Specialists encourages people with diabetes, their friends, and loved ones to learn more about diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema and prioritize their eye health to protect and preserve vision. American Society of Retina Specialists /articles/asrs-experts-available-on-retinitis-pigmentosa/?sc=rsin /articles/asrs-experts-available-on-retinitis-pigmentosa/?sc=rsin Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:05:25 EST American Society of Retina Specialists /articles/protect-vision-as-you-age-with-smart-strategies-from-retina-specialists/?sc=rsin /articles/protect-vision-as-you-age-with-smart-strategies-from-retina-specialists/?sc=rsin Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:30:33 EST During September's Healthy Aging Month, the American Society of Retina Specialists and its retina specialist members encourage older Americans to learn more about retinal disease and adopt healthy habits that bolster retina health. American Society of Retina Specialists /articles/new-public-service-announcement-shines-a-spotlight-on-expert-retina-specialist-care/?sc=rsin /articles/new-public-service-announcement-shines-a-spotlight-on-expert-retina-specialist-care/?sc=rsin Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:05:44 EST The American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) has released new national television and radio public service announcements (PSAs) to highlight the critical role of retina specialists in preventing blindness in millions of Americans who experience retinal detachment, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, and other retinal conditions. American Society of Retina Specialists /articles/seven-things-everyone-should-know-about-retina-specialists/?sc=rsin /articles/seven-things-everyone-should-know-about-retina-specialists/?sc=rsin Wed, 01 May 2024 12:35:29 EST Healthy sight allows us to see all of the world's wonders, and healthy retinas make healthy sight possible. When retinal disease strikes and a clear view of the world is replaced by a curtain-like shadow, central blurriness, or straight lines that appear wavy, it's critical to seek out the expert care uniquely provided by a retina specialist. American Society of Retina Specialists /articles/press-registration-for-the-asrs-2024-annual-scientific-meeting-now-open/?sc=rsin /articles/press-registration-for-the-asrs-2024-annual-scientific-meeting-now-open/?sc=rsin Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:30:26 EST The American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) invites members of the press to cover the latest advances in retina science and practice during its 42nd Annual Scientific Meeting July 17-20, 2024. American Society of Retina Specialists /articles/don-t-get-burned-retina-specialists-share-eclipse-safety-tips/?sc=rsin /articles/don-t-get-burned-retina-specialists-share-eclipse-safety-tips/?sc=rsin Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:05:24 EST On April 8, 2024, 40 million people across the United States, Canada, and Mexico will have the opportunity to experience a true celestial spectacle, a rare total solar eclipse as the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, blocking daylight for several minutes. American Society of Retina Specialists /articles/what-retina-specialists-want-you-to-know-about-amd-to-save-sight/?sc=rsin /articles/what-retina-specialists-want-you-to-know-about-amd-to-save-sight/?sc=rsin Thu, 01 Feb 2024 07:05:33 EST During February's AMD Awareness Month, the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) is sharing critical knowledge on AMD to help safeguard sight. American Society of Retina Specialists /articles/focus-on-your-sight-and-health-to-ward-off-vision-loss-from-diabetes/?sc=rsin /articles/focus-on-your-sight-and-health-to-ward-off-vision-loss-from-diabetes/?sc=rsin Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:05:54 EST An often silent condition that can steal vision, diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that may have no noticeable symptoms in the early stages and is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in working-age Americans. American Society of Retina Specialists /articles/preste-atenci-n-a-su-vista-y-salud-para-prevenir-la-p-rdida-de-visi-n-causada-por-la-diabetes/?sc=rsin /articles/preste-atenci-n-a-su-vista-y-salud-para-prevenir-la-p-rdida-de-visi-n-causada-por-la-diabetes/?sc=rsin Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:05:19 EST La retinopatia diabetica, una enfermedad a menudo silenciosa que puede robarle la vision, es una complicacion de la diabetes que pudiera no tener sintomas perceptibles en las primeras etapas, y es la principal causa de ceguera irreversible en los estadounidenses de edad de laboral. American Society of Retina Specialists /articles/got-retinal-disease-retina-specialists-unique-imaging-tools-can-help-preserve-vision/?sc=rsin /articles/got-retinal-disease-retina-specialists-unique-imaging-tools-can-help-preserve-vision/?sc=rsin Tue, 02 May 2023 13:50:56 EST Advances in early detection and treatment of retinal diseases made possible by retina specialists can preserve sight and virtually eliminate vision loss from conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachment. American Society of Retina Specialists /articles/press-registration-for-the-asrs-2023-annual-scientific-meeting-now-open/?sc=rsin /articles/press-registration-for-the-asrs-2023-annual-scientific-meeting-now-open/?sc=rsin Tue, 02 May 2023 13:20:55 EST The American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) invites members of the press to cover the latest advances in retina science and practice during its 41st Annual Scientific Meeting July 28 - August 1. American Society of Retina Specialists /articles/american-society-of-retina-specialists-journal-of-vitreoretinal-diseases-granted-indexing-in-pubmed-central2/?sc=rsin /articles/american-society-of-retina-specialists-journal-of-vitreoretinal-diseases-granted-indexing-in-pubmed-central2/?sc=rsin Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:15:54 EST The American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) is pleased to announce that its official peer-reviewed scientific journal, Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases (JVRD), has been granted indexing in PubMed Central (PMC). American Society of Retina Specialists /articles/new-survey-finds-americans-40-lack-sight-saving-knowledge-of-amd/?sc=rsin /articles/new-survey-finds-americans-40-lack-sight-saving-knowledge-of-amd/?sc=rsin Wed, 01 Feb 2023 08:00:22 EST A new survey of Americans 40 and older reveals a concerning lack of knowledge about the leading cause of blindness and vision loss among older adults, age-related macular degeneration (AMD). American Society of Retina Specialists /articles/what-retina-specialists-want-you-to-know-about-diabetes-and-vision/?sc=rsin /articles/what-retina-specialists-want-you-to-know-about-diabetes-and-vision/?sc=rsin Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:05:30 EST If you're living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, you likely know how the condition can impact your overall health. But, focusing on how diabetes can affect your vision can go a long way toward maintaining your clear view of the world, according to the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS). American Society of Retina Specialists /articles/aging-eyes-guard-against-vision-loss-by-watching-for-retinal-disease-ensuring-access-to-expert-treatment-in-insurance-plans/?sc=rsin /articles/aging-eyes-guard-against-vision-loss-by-watching-for-retinal-disease-ensuring-access-to-expert-treatment-in-insurance-plans/?sc=rsin Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:20:28 EST During September's Healthy Aging Month, the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) and its members encourage older Americans, their friends and family to learn the facts about retinal conditions that can steal sight as people age. Knowing the signs and symptoms of retinal diseases, incorporating healthy retina habits, and confirming that expert retina specialist care and advanced treatments are available without delay through insurance plans can help protect and preserve vision. American Society of Retina Specialists /articles/american-society-of-retina-specialists-asrs-unveils-national-psa-campaign-to-raise-awareness-of-retinal-disease-help-public-see-for-a-lifetime/?sc=rsin /articles/american-society-of-retina-specialists-asrs-unveils-national-psa-campaign-to-raise-awareness-of-retinal-disease-help-public-see-for-a-lifetime/?sc=rsin Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:20:54 EST The American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) has released its first-ever national television and radio public service announcements (PSAs) to educate the public about protecting their vision from preventable blindness and vision loss due to retinal disease and the importance of expert retina specialist care. American Society of Retina Specialists /articles/press-registration-for-the-asrs-2022-annual-scientific-meeting-now-open/?sc=rsin /articles/press-registration-for-the-asrs-2022-annual-scientific-meeting-now-open/?sc=rsin Wed, 08 Jun 2022 10:05:37 EST The American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) invites members of the press to cover the latest advances in retina science and practice during its 40th Annual Scientific Meeting, July 13-16. American Society of Retina Specialists /articles/protect-healthy-vision-with-7-habits-for-healthy-retinas/?sc=rsin /articles/protect-healthy-vision-with-7-habits-for-healthy-retinas/?sc=rsin Thu, 05 May 2022 07:05:16 EST Healthy sight allows us to experience all of the world's wonders. Our retinas make good vision possible. The American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) encourages the public to learn about the healthy habits that can help safeguard your retinas and your sight. American Society of Retina Specialists /articles/know-the-abcs-of-amd-symptoms-to-see-for-a-lifetime/?sc=rsin /articles/know-the-abcs-of-amd-symptoms-to-see-for-a-lifetime/?sc=rsin Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:05:59 EST During February's AMD Awareness Month, America's retina specialists urge everyone to pay special attention to their vision, learn more about AMD, and understand the ABCs of AMD symptoms which warrant an immediate visit with a retina specialist for a comprehensive dilated retina exam. American Society of Retina Specialists