Light-based therapy receives FDA approval for AMD
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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.
Iris freckles may be a biomarker for age-related macular degeneration
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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).
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.
Artificial outdoor nighttime lights linked to higher risk of macular degeneration
age-related macular degeneration

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...
Reduced risk of developing macular degeneration associated with two common prescription drugs
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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. 
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...
Strategies Eye Doctors use for their Patients with Dry Macular Degeneration
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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.
Damaging DNA buildup in eyes of those with macular degeneration can lead to blindness
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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.
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.