Reduced risk of developing macular degeneration associated with two common prescription drugs
age related macular degeneration

Reduced risk of developing macular degeneration associated with two common prescription drugs

Researchers examined data from 14 studies to determine the effect of drugs on the risk of developing AMD. 
Smokers can develop age-related macular degeneration earlier than non-smokers
age related macular degeneration

Smokers can develop age-related macular degeneration earlier than non-smokers

To better protect overall health, including eye health, WHO encourages people to not use tobacco or e-cigarettes and for those who do use these products, they are encouraged to quit.
Simple carbs may increase risk of developing macular degeneration
age-related macular degeneration

Simple carbs may increase risk of developing macular degeneration

Researchers at Tufts University in Boston have found a possible link between a diet high in simple carbohydrates and risk of developing age-related macular degeneration.
Researchers successfully implant iPS cells in new dry eye therapy
age related macular degeneration

Researchers successfully implant iPS cells in new dry eye therapy

The patient receiving the implant was a part of a clinical trial in the United States and is in the phase 1/2a to determine the therapy's safety. 
Oranges lower risk of severe vision loss by 60%
age-related macular degeneration

Oranges lower risk of severe vision loss by 60%

Researchers believe the flavonoids in oranges offer protection against late stage macular degeneration.
Macular Degeneration Linked to Heart Disease and Stroke Risk
age-related macular degeneration

Macular Degeneration Linked to Heart Disease and Stroke Risk

Researchers have discovered a possible association between a particular form of macular degeneration and a higher risk of stroke and heart disease. Patients with age-related macular degeneration wi...
Measurement of VEGF in tears may help in determining severity of AMD
age-related macular degeneration

Measurement of VEGF in tears may help in determining severity of AMD

Researchers published the results of a recent study in Science Reports. The study revealed that the severity and progression of AMD could be determined by measuring the level of VEGF in the tears o...
Study indicates some patients may be "weaned" off injections for wet macular degeneration
age-related macular degeneration

Study indicates some patients may be "weaned" off injections for wet macular degeneration

Study results offer hope to patients with wet macular degeneration who are receiving anti-VEGF injections.
Gene Therapy for Macular Degeneration positive results
age-related macular degeneration

Gene Therapy for Macular Degeneration positive results

For patients suffering from age-related macular degeneration, gene therapy has the potential to transfigure the treatment options that are available.