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Judi Dench, 91, rejects 'national treasure' label and outlines ideal death in dressing room
entertainment23 hours ago

Judi Dench, 91, rejects 'national treasure' label and outlines ideal death in dressing room

Dame Judi Dench, 91, told The Times she wants to die in a theater dressing room after a performance, citing actor Newton Blick as an inspiration. She rejected the 'national treasure' label as demeaning and vowed to banish words like 'retire' and 'old.' Despite macular degeneration, she continues working, often pretending to see to avoid awkwardness. She also dismissed rumors of crying over her Bond exit, noting her 20-year run exceeded Roger Moore's tenure.

via Page Six|
#aging#entertainment#james-bond
Kodiak Sciences shares surge 178% after Zenkuda and tabirafusp-ted match Eylea in Phase 3 trial
biopharma14 days ago

Kodiak Sciences shares surge 178% after Zenkuda and tabirafusp-ted match Eylea in Phase 3 trial

Kodiak Sciences stock jumped 178% after its two eye drugs, Zenkuda and tabirafusp-ted, matched Regeneron’s Eylea in a Phase 3 trial for wet age-related macular degeneration. Zenkuda allowed over half of patients to receive injections only once every six months, compared to every eight weeks for Eylea. The company plans to file for FDA approval of Zenkuda in the fourth quarter of 2026.

via BioPharma Dive|
#biopharma#eylea#fda-approval
Two Simple Habits That Boost Gut Health and Could Guard Your Eyes
health2 months ago

Two Simple Habits That Boost Gut Health and Could Guard Your Eyes

NYU Langone retinal specialist Dr. Dimitra Skondra links gut health to age-related vision loss and notes that gut microbiome markers may predict macular degeneration severity. She prescribes two practical habits: eat a heart- and eye-friendly, diverse plant-based diet rich in fiber (aiming for about 30 different plant foods per week) while limiting ultraprocessed foods, and fit in daily “exercise snacks”—short resistance moves—to combat sedentary life and support gut health. This approach could potentially help slow vision decline as we age.

via Business Insider|
#exercise#eye-health#gut-health
Aging Eyes: Simple Steps to Prevent Four Common Vision Threats
health3 months ago

Aging Eyes: Simple Steps to Prevent Four Common Vision Threats

As people age, four common eye conditions—diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration—rise in risk, but most vision loss can be prevented or delayed through regular eye exams (starting after age 45 or when diabetes is diagnosed), a healthy lifestyle, controlling blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol, protecting eyes from UV light, and timely treatments such as cataract surgery or glaucoma management; support and rehabilitation options are available for those with visual impairment.

via The Conversation|
#cataracts#diabetic-retinopathy#eye-health
CK1 Inhibition Offers New Path to Protect Central Vision
science6 months ago

CK1 Inhibition Offers New Path to Protect Central Vision

Scientists screened ~2,700 compounds in ~20,000 human retinal organoids and found that inhibiting casein kinase 1 (CK1) protects cone photoreceptors from degeneration, a key factor in vision loss from diseases like macular degeneration. Some compounds were harmful, but two kinase inhibitors consistently preserved cone cells across stress conditions and were validated in a mouse model. The team also released a detailed open dataset on tested compounds and targets to accelerate retinal research and development of safer, central-vision therapies.

via SciTechDaily|
#ck1-inhibition#cone-photoreceptors#macular-degeneration
CES 2026: Smart Glasses Enhance Vision Beyond Normal
technology9 months ago

CES 2026: Smart Glasses Enhance Vision Beyond Normal

The eSight Go is a pair of smart glasses designed for people with central vision loss, such as macular degeneration, allowing them to see better by zooming in and enhancing their peripheral vision. Priced at $4,950 and not widely covered by insurance, the device offers features like zoom, contrast adjustment, and freeze-frame, significantly improving users' ability to read and recognize faces. It has a four-hour battery life and includes access to a coaching service to help new users learn its features.

via Lifehacker|
#ces-2026#esight-go#macular-degeneration