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anti-VEGF
Anti-VEGF injections may be linked to increased risk of cataracts
Several eye conditions are treated using anti-VEGF injections including retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular edema and wet age-related macular degeneration.

diabetic macular edema
Eylea HD receives approval for dosing interval extension
This updated dosing schedule means that wet AMD and DME patients can now have their treatment plans tailored to their individual needs.

age related macular degeneration
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.

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 ...

EyePoint
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.

intravitreal injection
New eye drops may be potential new treatment for wet AMD
The current available therapies available to treat wet AMD involve intravitreal injections delivered every month to the back of the eye.

AMD
One neovascular AMD treatment more effective than the other
A recent study reveals that one anti-VEGF treatment is more effective than another commonly used treatment.

age-related macular degeneration
Oranges lower risk of severe vision loss by 60%
Researchers believe the flavonoids in oranges offer protection against late stage macular degeneration.

age-related macular degeneration
Study indicates some patients may be "weaned" off injections for wet macular degeneration
Study results offer hope to patients with wet macular degeneration who are receiving anti-VEGF injections.
