Higher serum vitamin D levels play a role in stages of AMD
age-related macular degeneration

Higher serum vitamin D levels play a role in stages of AMD

Researchers recently examined data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) to determine the link between serum vitamin D levels and the odds of developing different subt...
Macular degeneration linked to obesity
age-related macular degeneration

Macular degeneration linked to obesity

Researchers were examining why some people with a genetic predisposition develop age-related macular degeneration (AMD) while others with the genetic predisposition do not.
AI algorithm may be a helpful tool for determining progression of AMD
AMD

AI algorithm may be a helpful tool for determining progression of AMD

Artificial intelligence may be the key in helping doctors determine which patients with intermediate AMD are at a high risk of the disease progressing to geographic atrophy.
Lab-grown retinal cells indicate possibility of clinical trials
age-related macular degeneration

Lab-grown retinal cells indicate possibility of clinical trials

Researchers hope that these cells are ready to be studied in human clinical trials 
Genetic link between COVID risk and macular-degeneration
age related macular degeneration

Genetic link between COVID risk and macular-degeneration

Researchers analyzed genetic data from more than 16,000 people with AMD, more than 50,000 people with COVID along with control groups.
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.
Smokers can develop age-related macular degeneration earlier than non-smokers
age related macular degeneration

Smokers can develop age-related macular degeneration earlier than non-smokers

To better protect overall health, including eye health, WHO encourages people to not use tobacco or e-cigarettes and for those who do use these products, they are encouraged to quit.
Simple carbs may increase risk of developing macular degeneration
age-related macular degeneration

Simple carbs may increase risk of developing macular degeneration

Researchers at Tufts University in Boston have found a possible link between a diet high in simple carbohydrates and risk of developing age-related macular degeneration.
Eye implant to treat wet macular degeneration approved by FDA
AMD

Eye implant to treat wet macular degeneration approved by FDA

The device is the size of a grain of rice and is refilled every six months.

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