Higher risk of COVID complications for people with macular degeneration
age related macular degeneration

Higher risk of COVID complications for people with macular degeneration

The study evaluated 6,396 COVID-19 patients who had been hospitalized at New York - Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center during the initial wave of the pandemic.
Fermented Paprika may offer Vision Health Benefits
age-related macular degeneration

Fermented Paprika may offer Vision Health Benefits

The antioxidant activity of paprika, which is a source of carotenoids, phenolic compounds, and metabolites, has protective health properties.
Research underway to develop artificial retina
age related macular degeneration

Research underway to develop artificial retina

Spanish researchers have created an artificial retina that could mesh better with the human eye better than current artificial retinas.
5 Eye Diseases that can lead to Blindness
age-related macular degeneration

5 Eye Diseases that can lead to Blindness

There are five eye diseases that are the leading causes of blindness and low vision in the United States: age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and eye injurie...
Parkinson's drug may be a treatment for advanced age-related macular degeneration
AMD

Parkinson's drug may be a treatment for advanced age-related macular degeneration

Researchers discovered that levodopa is safe, well-tolerated and not only improved visual outcomes but also delayed anti-VEGF injections.
New technology detects Macular Degeneration
age-related macular degeneration

New technology detects Macular Degeneration

Researchers from the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai announced results of a study that analyzed the speed and accuracy of a new artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm in detecting ag...
Repeated anti-VEGF injections may increase glaucoma risk
age-related macular degeneration

Repeated anti-VEGF injections may increase glaucoma risk

Researchers found an increased risk for the development of ocular hypertension and glaucoma with frequent anti-VEGF injections over a 6-month period.
Wet and Dry Macular Degeneration share common link
age-related macular degeneration

Wet and Dry Macular Degeneration share common link

Researchers have discovered that wet and dry macular degeneration both lack the same enzyme.