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Iris freckles may be a biomarker for age-related macular degeneration
A recent study published in the International Journal of Retina and Vitreous sheds light on the potential link between iris freckles and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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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.
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Artificial outdoor nighttime lights linked to higher risk of macular degeneration
A study published in JAMA Network Open details the possible link of exposure to nighttime artificial outdoor lights and an increased risk of age-related macular degeneration.
Researchers at Jeju N...
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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.
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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...
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Strategies Eye Doctors use for their Patients with Dry Macular Degeneration
I don't want to see ANY progression on their photographs or optical scans. If I do, I modify strategies.
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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.
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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.
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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...