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AMD
One neovascular AMD treatment more effective than the other
A recent study reveals that one anti-VEGF treatment is more effective than another commonly used treatment.
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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.
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.
AMD
Eye implant to treat wet macular degeneration approved by FDA
The device is the size of a grain of rice and is refilled every six months.
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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.
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.
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...
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.
age-related macular degeneration
New bionic eye moving towards human trials
The latest hurdle that was jumped for the implantable device was the successful implantation in sheep.