Possible link between Psorias and risk of developing age-related macular degeneration
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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. 
Do blue-light intraocular lenses lower risk of wet AMD?
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Do blue-light intraocular lenses lower risk of wet AMD?

Very limited human study data is available in regards to the effect of long-term exposure to blue light despite it being considered a risk factor for retinal diseases.
Cancer drug may also be a possible treatment for age-related macular degeneration
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Cancer drug may also be a possible treatment for age-related macular degeneration

Clinical trials are set to launch later this year to evaluate whether the cancer drug, PRL3-zumab, is effective in treating wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) as well as diabetic retinopathy.
Popular diabetes and weight loss drug linked to double the risk of developing neovascular macular degeneration
diabetes

Popular diabetes and weight loss drug linked to double the risk of developing neovascular macular degeneration

Semaglutide, a popular diabetes and weight loss drug, has been found to double the risk of developing neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) in older patients with diabetes.
Getting help for your wet AMD with smartphone Apps
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Getting help for your wet AMD with smartphone Apps

For people trying to manage their wet AMD symptoms, utilizing phone apps may help with  making every day tasks easier.
Wet AMD risk linked to sleep apnea
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Wet AMD risk linked to sleep apnea

Researchers at the Center for Eye Research in Australia have discovered a possible link between moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and wet age-related macular degeneration.
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...
Researchers working on possible alternative treatment for wet AMD
age-related macular degeneration

Researchers working on possible alternative treatment for wet AMD

Researchers have recently discovered that the enzyme, telomerase, plays a role in abnormal blood vessel formation in lab mice and this discovery may lead to new therapies in treating the wet form ...
New AMD drug completes Phase 2 trial
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New AMD drug completes Phase 2 trial

EyePoint Pharmaceuticals announced the completion of the Phase 2 trial of their new experimental drug, vorolanib, for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration.