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Researchers successfully implant iPS cells in new dry eye therapy
The patient receiving the implant was a part of a clinical trial in the United States and is in the phase 1/2a to determine the therapy's safety.
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
Macular Degeneration Linked to Heart Disease and Stroke Risk
Researchers have discovered a possible association between a particular form of macular degeneration and a higher risk of stroke and heart disease.
Patients with age-related macular degeneration wi...
age-related macular degeneration
Measurement of VEGF in tears may help in determining severity of AMD
Researchers published the results of a recent study in Science Reports. The study revealed that the severity and progression of AMD could be determined by measuring the level of VEGF in the tears o...
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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.
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Gene Therapy for Macular Degeneration positive results
For patients suffering from age-related macular degeneration, gene therapy has the potential to transfigure the treatment options that are available.
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New bionic eye moving towards human trials
The latest hurdle that was jumped for the implantable device was the successful implantation in sheep.
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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...
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.