On this episode of Macular Chats, ophthalmologist Dr. Brian McKay and Dr. Murray Brilliant discuss what researchers have learned about nutritional supplements and age-related changes in the retina. They break down the evidence behind AREDS2 and discuss promising early research into L-DOPA—a compound that occurs naturally in the body and may play an important role in maintaining healthy vision. 🎧 Listen to more at https://bit.ly/4h5v5OT. | BrightFocus Foundation

In our recent Zoom In on Dementia & Alzheimer's live discussion, Dr. Marwan Sabbagh spoke about emerging directions in Alzheimer's research, including therapies targeting the Sigma-1 receptor (what he describes as a cellular "reset button") and repurposing cancer drugs to address neuroinflammation. ▶️ Watch the full conversation to learn about clinical studies that are currently or soon to be recruiting and how these innovative therapies could shape the future of Alzheimer’s treatment: https://b

Missed our September Macular Chat about Stargardt disease? No worries! Catch up on our conversation with Dr. Christine Kay of Vitreo Retinal Associates, which covered Stargardt symptoms, diagnosis, resources, and the latest research. Tap the link in our bio to listen to the full episode.   | BrightFocus Foundation | Facebook