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.
Researchers successfully implant iPS cells in new dry eye therapy
age related macular degeneration

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. 
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.
Measurement of VEGF in tears may help in determining severity of AMD
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...
Gene Therapy for Macular Degeneration positive results
age-related macular degeneration

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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