Laser therapy may help dry age-related macular degeneration
age-related macular degeneration

Laser therapy may help dry age-related macular degeneration

Researchers hope that photobiomodulation therapy will allow ophthalmologists to treat AMD at an earlier stage of the disease before the loss of RPE cells is irreparable.
Study finds link between macular degeneration and rheumatoid arthritis risk
age-related macular degeneration

Study finds link between macular degeneration and rheumatoid arthritis risk

Patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are much more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis (RA) according to a study published in Scientific Reports.
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).
Iris freckles may be a biomarker for age-related macular degeneration
age related macular degeneration

Iris freckles may be a biomarker for age-related macular degeneration

A recent study published in the International Journal of Retina and Vitreous sheds light on the potential link between iris freckles and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Study finds that AREDS 2 supplementation helps slow progression of late-stage macular degeneration
AMD

Study finds that AREDS 2 supplementation helps slow progression of late-stage macular degeneration

While researchers have known that AREDS 2 supplements help slow the progression of AMD from the intermediate stage to the late stage, they wanted to establish whether supplementation could impact t...
Retrospective study suggests melatonin may decrease risk development of macular degeneration
age-related macular degeneration

Retrospective study suggests melatonin may decrease risk development of macular degeneration

Melatonin has antioxidant properties and researchers sought to discover if it might provide benefits for eye health.
Low-dose aspirin offers no benefit against macular degeneration
age-related macular degeneration

Low-dose aspirin offers no benefit against macular degeneration

Australian researchers recently published the results of a study that examined the effects of low-dose aspirin on age-related macular degeneration.
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.