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Cataract surgery may increase risk of progression of age-related macular degeneration
Previous studies offered no definitive conclusions regarding the potential link between cataract surgery and AMD progression.

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Long-term systemic corticosteroid use associated wtih greater AMD risk
A recent study was published in Acta Ophthalmologica that highlights an increased risk for women using systemic corticosteroids in developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

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Experimental light-activated eye drops show promising results
The drugs work by taking over the job that the photoreceptors perform and can be administered either by injection or by eye drops.

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Vitamin D deficiency plays role in age-related macular degeneration for those 65 years and older
A longitudinal study shed light on the association between seasonally adjusted vitamin D levels and the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

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Use of aspirin may raise risk of early and dry AMD
A recent study published in the journal Nature has highlighted a possible link between aspirin use and the risk of developing early and dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

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No evidence that metformin protects against AMD
Previous analysis hinted at the possibility that metformin could possibly offer protection against age-related macular degeneration (AMD) but a new cohort study has debunked that speculation.

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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.

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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.

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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.
