Experimental light-activated eye drops show promising results
age related macular degeneration

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. 
Use of aspirin may raise risk of early and dry AMD
AMD

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).
No evidence that metformin protects against AMD
AMD

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.
NSAIDS anti-inflammatory properties may protect against AMD
age-related macular degeneration

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.
Possible link between dry AMD and high levels of "good" cholesterol
age related macular degeneration

Possible link between dry AMD and high levels of "good" cholesterol

Results from a retrospective cohort study highlighted a possible link between high levels of "good" (HDL-C) cholesterol and the dry form of macular degeneration (dry AMD).
Lutein supplements may benefit early AMD patients
dry amd

Lutein supplements may benefit early AMD patients

Nine randomized, placebo-controlled trials were evaluated by researchers.
Dry AMD patients may benefit from light therary
age-related macular degeneration

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.
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...