B-Vitamins for Macular Degeneration
A National Eye Institute Study shows a reduced risk of AMD while using B-vitamins 41% decrease in the incidence of macular degeneration... using B-vitamins In a seven-year cardiovascular disease trial involving more than 5,200 women . . .
Cholesterol genes linked to AMD
A genetic study conducted by researchers has identified genes associated with cholesterol and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) A team of physicians and researchers at the National Eye Institute and University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, analyzed . . .
Diabetic eye problems – be preventative and proactive
Diabetic eye disease affects approximately 7-10 percent of the population in Tampa Bay and the Clearwater area. Diabetic retinopathy refers to a group of eye problems that people with diabetes may face as a complication . . .
Artificial retina in phase 2
Clinical trials have begun on a second-generation artificial retina implant California -- The FDA has recently approved new clinical trials to test the latest artificial retina implant model -- the Argus II. Researchers at the . . .
Telescopic eye implant has been approved by the FDA
FDA announces its approval of the first implantable miniature telescopic eye for macular degeneration patients Watch the "How vision works" animation Update: Dr. Deupree does not perform telescopic eye implants. The procedure was approved July, 2010 . . .
Retina stem cell transplant successful for initial patients
UCLA researchers report gains in vision in stem cell transplant study patients Two legally blind patients received stem cell transplants of specialized retina cells, derived from human embryonic stem cells, to treat their long-term, vision-debilitating retinal diseases. . . .
Intraocular telescope eye implant for macular degeneration
Researchers conclude that the intraocular telescope implant is safe and effective. Update: Intraocular telescope eye implant for AMD approved by FDA. At the 2007 American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons Symposium, study results for . . .
Iluvien and Ozurdex – treatments for DME in diabetic eye disease
Iluvien® and Ozurdex are changing the landscape of diabetic eye disease treatment and DME The Macula Center has expanded the array of leading-edge treatments available to diabetic patients with the additions of Ozurdex and now, Iluvien®, . . .
Stem cell treatment used for macular degeneration
Damaged retinas from macular degeneration are restored with stem cell treatment Macular degeneration can damage and destroy the retinal pigment cells in the macula, the part of the eye that allows you to see fine . . .
