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
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.
New eye drops may be potential new treatment for wet AMD
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. 
One neovascular AMD treatment more effective than the other
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.
Oranges lower risk of severe vision loss by 60%
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.
Study indicates some patients may be "weaned" off injections for wet 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.
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.
No more monthly injections for wet macular degeneration?
lucentis

No more monthly injections for wet macular degeneration?

The FDA just approved ranibizumab (Lucentis) as an ocular implant to be injected into the eye for people with wet macular degeneration, based upon the successful Archway study run under the FDA umb...
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.