New therapy being developed to help reverse vision loss
age-related macular degeneration

New therapy being developed to help reverse vision loss

Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a new technique of injecting healthy cells into eyes affected by vision loss due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or retinitis pigme...
Cell Transplants for Macular Degeneration
age-related macular degeneration

Cell Transplants for Macular Degeneration

Currently, there are no FDA-approved treatments available to treat dry AMD. Lineage Cell Therapeutics is currently conducting a clinical trial on its newest cell transplant product developed to tre...
Failure of immune system linked to macular degeneration
age-related macular degeneration

Failure of immune system linked to macular degeneration

Researchers from the Queen Mary University of London have found that age-related macular degeneration is potentially caused by the failure of at least one of five proteins to regulate the immune s...
Researchers looking at HTRA1 protein as factor in AMD
age-related macular degeneration

Researchers looking at HTRA1 protein as factor in AMD

A research team at the University of Utah found that low levels of a protein known as HTRA1 could be a trigger for the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in specific individuals.
Port Delivery System therapy looking for FDA approval
age-related macular degeneration

Port Delivery System therapy looking for FDA approval

The new device offers a continuous therapeutic dose of ranibizumab to the eye in place of regular eye injections.
Many vision loss supplements do not fulfill label claims
age-related macular degeneration

Many vision loss supplements do not fulfill label claims

With so many consumers looking towards macular degeneration supplements to help stop the progression of the vision-robbing disease, it's important that they know that what they are reading on the l...
Uveitis and Scleritis patients more likely to develop age-related macular degeneration
age-related macular degeneration

Uveitis and Scleritis patients more likely to develop age-related macular degeneration

Recent study findings support the current evidence that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) develops when abnormal inflammation is present in the eye.
Mediterranean diet may offer cognitive protection
age related macular degeneration

Mediterranean diet may offer cognitive protection

Following a diet high in fish and vegetables may offer protection against cognitive decline.
Diabetic drug, metformin may reduce macular degeneration risk
age related macular degeneration

Diabetic drug, metformin may reduce macular degeneration risk

A study recently published in JAMA Ophthalmology reveals that the commonly prescribed drug for diabetes, Metformin, may also be beneficial in reducing the risk of developing age-related macular de...