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age related macular degeneration
Increase in cases of macular degeneration among younger adults
An increase in indoor activities along with high smartphone usage is being deemed the cause of the alarming trend among the younger adults.

age-related macular degeneration
High accuracy found with smartphone-based AI in detecting major eye diseases
A recent study published in the European Journal of Ophthalmology revealed that detecting major eye diseases was highly accurate using smartphone-based artificial intelligence.

age-related macular degeneration
NSAIDS anti-inflammatory properties may protect against AMD
A retrospective study which was published in Ophthalmology, reveals that prescription NSAID users have a lower risk of developing age-related macular degeneration.

age related macular degeneration
Possible link between dry AMD and high levels of "good" cholesterol
Results from a retrospective cohort study highlighted a possible link between high levels of "good" (HDL-C) cholesterol and the dry form of macular degeneration (dry AMD).

age-related macular degeneration
Dry AMD patients may benefit from light therary
The double-masked, prospective randomized trial included 100 adults with dry AMD and evaluated whether a targeted light therapy could improve the vision in the participants.

age-related macular degeneration
Diabetic drug associated with lower risk of progression of age-related macular degeneration
Drug commonly used to treat diabetes may lower risk of progression of age-related macular degeneration.

age related macular degeneration
Parkinson's medication may help lower risk progression of age-related macular degeneration
Levodopa is commonly prescribed to treat Parkinson's disease and a recent study found that it could possibly reduce the risk of progression from dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to the we...

age-related macular degeneration
Stem cell retinal implant enters phase 2b testing
Researchers at the Roski Eye Institute are testing a stem cell retinal implant as a possible treatment for advanced dry age-related macular degeneration.

age-related macular degeneration
Correlation between cardiovascular risk and risk of developing eye diseases found
Recent study results highlight the association between an individual's cardiovascular risk score and their odds of developing certain eye diseases.
