News and Updates

Valeda™ Red Light Therapy: A New Option for Dry Macular Degeneration

At Wagner Kapoor Institute, we are excited to offer Valeda™ Light Delivery System, the first FDA-authorized light therapy treatment for dry AMD.

Jun 19th, 2026

5 Easy Habits for Lifelong Healthy Vision

May is Healthy Vision Month, and it’s a reminder that taking care of your eyes doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, some of the most effective ways to protect your vision come down to small, everyday choices.

May 15th, 2026

Protecting Your Vision at Work: Simple Steps That Make a Big Difference

March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month, and it's the perfect time to evaluate how your job could be affecting your vision.

Mar 2nd, 2026

Seeing Beyond the Diagnosis: Living Better with Low Vision

Low vision is when vision loss interferes with daily activities like reading, driving, recognizing faces, or using a phone. For some, it’s a blind spot in the center of their vision. For others, it’s missing pieces in their peripheral field. No two people

Feb 4th, 2026

Don’t Let Glaucoma Steal Your Sight: What You Need to Know

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Learn how to detect and manage glaucoma early from Dr. Bernstein, glaucoma specialist at Wagner Kapoor Institute, serving Hampton Roads and North Carolina.

Jan 5th, 2026

Valeda Light Delivery Therapy at WKI: Advancing Care Pathways for Dry AMD

WKI now provides Valeda Light Therapy for dry AMD. This gentle, non-invasive treatment uses soft therapeutic light to support retinal cell health, improve clarity and contrast, and offer patients a proactive way to help protect their vision.

Dec 10th, 2025

Vision Loss and Healthy Aging: What Older Adults Need to Know

The aging population's eye health can be a determinant in their overall wellbeing. A healthy eye is a happy eye!

Oct 6th, 2025

Ocular Melanoma

When we think of melanoma, we think primarily of melanoma affecting the skin.

Jul 17th, 2017

How Colon Cancer Treatment Redefined Preventable Blindness Worldwide

In 2013, a group of prominent historians were surveyed and asked to compile a list of the greatest breakthroughs of all time....

Jul 3rd, 2017

Women Face Higher Risk of Blindness Than Men

Women face a higher risk of blindness than men.

Apr 26th, 2017

Diabetic Retinopathy Screening: Time to Rethink Guidelines?

Study Reveals Findings in Youth Diabetics with the New Retina Screening Recommendations

Mar 13th, 2017

A Canary in the Coal Mine

Your Eye is a Window of Health Into Your Body

Oct 24th, 2016

Is Valeda™ Red Light Therapy Painful?

One of the most common questions patients ask is whether Valeda™ treatment hurts. The answer is no.

Jun 26th, 2026

Why Early Detection of Dry AMD Matters

Dry macular degeneration often develops slowly, which means many patients don’t notice symptoms right away.

Jun 26th, 2026

What Is the Difference Between Dry and Wet Macular Degeneration?

Many patients are surprised to learn there are actually two types of macular degeneration: dry AMD and wet AMD.

Jun 23rd, 2026

Why Representation in Eye Research Matters

Medical research helps shape the future of eye care — but historically, not all communities have been equally represented in clinical trials.

May 31st, 2026

Why Coastal Living Can Increase UV Eye Damage

People throughout coastal Virginia, North Carolina, and the Mid-Atlantic Region experience elevated UV exposure

May 28th, 2026

Are Expensive Sunglasses Better for Your Eyes?

One of the most common questions patients ask is whether more expensive sunglasses offer better protection. The answer: not necessarily.

May 22nd, 2026

Can Your Eyes Get Sunburned? Understanding Photokeratitis

Most people know what a sunburn feels like on their skin, but many are surprised to learn that your eyes can also become sunburned.

May 19th, 2026

Kids and Eye Safety in Youth Sports

Children are particularly vulnerable to sports eye injuries because their reflexes and coordination are still developing.

Apr 27th, 2026

Signs of a Serious Eye Injury During Sports

Sometimes athletes try to “tough it out” after an injury, but certain symptoms require immediate medical attention.

Apr 20th, 2026

Why Athletes Should Wear Protective Eyewear

Protective sports goggles made with polycarbonate lenses are designed to withstand high-impact collisions.

Apr 13th, 2026

The Most Common Sports Eye Injuries

Many injuries could be prevented with proper protective eyewear.

Apr 6th, 2026

Keep Your Head in the Game, And Your Eyes Safe

Sports are a powerful way to stay healthy, relieve stress, and connect with others. But none of that is possible without clear, protected vision. This April, take a few minutes to review your family’s sports gear, upgrade protective eyewear if needed, and

Apr 1st, 2026

Eye Safety in High-Risk Environments: Lessons from Crowd Control Injuries

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, crowd-control tools such as rubber bullets, pellets, and tear gas have caused serious eye injuries worldwide, including orbital fractures, retinal damage, and permanent vision loss.

Mar 30th, 2026

Do You Need Safety Glasses at Work?

Every year, thousands of eye injuries occur in workplaces across the United States. The good news is that most of these injuries are preventable.

Mar 23rd, 2026

Digital Eye Strain: The Hidden Workplace Vision Problem

Many people assume workplace eye injuries only happen in industrial jobs, but one of the most common issues ophthalmologists see today is digital eye strain. This article discusses how poor lighting and excessive screen viewing affects your eyes.

Mar 17th, 2026

Diet Soda Linked to Increased Risk for Diabetic Retinopathy

Drinking diet soda may increase the risk for proliferative diabetic retinopathy — a severe type of diabetic eye disease that can lead to blindness.

Jan 15th, 2024

Coronavirus and Your Macular Degeneration Care

If you have macular degeneration, you may feel worried about catching the coronavirus or maintaining your eye care during the pandemic. Experts at the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Macular Degeneration Foundation (AMDF) have assembled

Jan 21st, 2021