Lab-grown retinal cells indicate possibility of clinical trials
age-related macular degeneration

Lab-grown retinal cells indicate possibility of clinical trials

Researchers hope that these cells are ready to be studied in human clinical trials 
Reduced risk of developing macular degeneration associated with two common prescription drugs
age related macular degeneration

Reduced risk of developing macular degeneration associated with two common prescription drugs

Researchers examined data from 14 studies to determine the effect of drugs on the risk of developing AMD. 
Simple carbs may increase risk of developing macular degeneration
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.
New bionic eye moving towards human trials
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.
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...
Damaging DNA buildup in eyes of those with macular degeneration can lead to blindness
age-related macular degeneration

Damaging DNA buildup in eyes of those with macular degeneration can lead to blindness

A recent study was published in the journal Science Advances which sheds light on how a build-up of damaging DNA in the eyes of people with macular degeneration can lead to blindness.
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...
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.
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...