Diabetic drug associated with lower risk of progression of age-related macular degeneration
age-related macular degeneration

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.
Parkinson's medication may help lower risk progression of age-related macular degeneration
age related macular degeneration

Parkinson's medication may help lower risk progression of age-related macular degeneration

Levodopa is commonly prescribed to treat Parkinson's disease and a recent study found that it could possibly reduce the risk of progression from dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to the we...
Possible link between Psorias and risk of developing age-related macular degeneration
age related macular degeneration

Possible link between Psorias and risk of developing age-related macular degeneration

Study findings demonstrated a link between psoriasis and both dry and wet macular degeneration. 
Possible link between instant coffee and increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration
age related macular degeneration

Possible link between instant coffee and increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration

A study that was recently published in Food Science & Nutrition reveals that instant coffee drinkers had almost 8 times the increased risk of developing dry age-related macular degeneration.
Cocoa extract has no real long-term impact on macular degeneration
age-related macular degeneration

Cocoa extract has no real long-term impact on macular degeneration

A large study was recently conducted to determine if consuming cocoa extract on a daily basis reduced the occurrence or progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Light-based therapy receives FDA approval for AMD
age-related macular degeneration

Light-based therapy receives FDA approval for AMD

Almost 20 million Americans are affected by dry AMD and it is the leading cause of vision loss in the United States for adults over 60.
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...
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...
Minocycline offers no benefit in treating dry age-related macular degeneration
age-related macular degeneration

Minocycline offers no benefit in treating dry age-related macular degeneration

Minocycline, a commonly prescribed antibiotic that also offers anti-inflammatory effects, does not offer any benefits to those suffering from dry age-related macular degeneration.