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age related macular degeneration
Phase 2b clinical trials set for potential AMD treatment
More than one million Americans aged 40 and over are affected by geographic atrophy (otherwise known as advanced dry age-related macular degeneration), which currently has no available therapy that...
glaucoma
Digestive tract bacteria linked to progressive vision loss in some glaucoma patients
Doctors have been mystified by glaucoma patients who progressively continue to lose vision despite treatment.
cataract surgery
4 Symptoms of Cataracts
Cataracts are caused by the breaking down of proteins in the lens of your eyes that clump together and eventually lead to vision loss if left untreated.
diabetic macular edema
New type of eye drop may help treat retinal diseases
For patients suffering from blinding retinal diseases like diabetic macular edema, the only treatment options they currently have are surgery or injections.
diabetic macular edema
Experimental drug shows promise in preventing diabetic retinal vascular diseases
An experimental drug that had previously demonstrated an ability to slow the growth of liver tumors in mice, has now shown an ability to prevent diabetic retinal vascular disease.
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.
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.
blindness
Sight restored to 20 people using corneas made from pig collagen
Swedish researchers tested corneas made from pig collagen in 20 people.
cataract surgery
Lower dementia risk associated with cataract surgery
Researchers found that adults who have had cataract surgery had almost a 30% lower risk of developing dementia for at least 10 years after the operation when compared to those who did not have cata...