Overproduction of a protein may hold the key to a cure for AMD
age-related macular degeneration

Overproduction of a protein may hold the key to a cure for AMD

Researchers recently discovered a protein that seems to play a critical role in the onset of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Study shines light on Saffron's positive affects on vision
age-related macular degeneration

Study shines light on Saffron's positive affects on vision

Despite it's hefty price tag, saffron, which is a powerful antioxidant, is a popular dietary supplement used for a wide range of ailments including the improvement of cognitive function, mood boost...
Visual hallucinations commonly associated with age-related macular degeneration
age related macular degeneration

Visual hallucinations commonly associated with age-related macular degeneration

Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) is a condition that occurs when people lose some or all of their vision.
Phase 2b clinical trials set for potential AMD treatment
age related macular degeneration

Phase 2b clinical trials set for potential AMD treatment

More than one million Americans aged 40 and over are affected by geographic atrophy (otherwise known as advanced dry age-related macular degeneration), which currently has no available therapy that...
How the eye gives us a glimpse into human aging
age related macular degeneration

How the eye gives us a glimpse into human aging

The eye has been said to be the window to the soul and it may also offer us a glimpse into human aging.
Macular degeneration linked to obesity
age-related macular degeneration

Macular degeneration linked to obesity

Researchers were examining why some people with a genetic predisposition develop age-related macular degeneration (AMD) while others with the genetic predisposition do not.
Lab-grown retinal cells indicate possibility of clinical trials
age-related macular degeneration

Lab-grown retinal cells indicate possibility of clinical trials

Researchers hope that these cells are ready to be studied in human clinical trials 
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.
Researchers successfully implant iPS cells in new dry eye therapy
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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.