Macular degeneration research
From new drug therapies to micro-telescopic implants, macular degeneration research abounds Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) leads to vision loss and, . . .
Macular degeneration options
Macular degeneration treatments and procedures Although there is no cure, there are some macular degeneration treatments available. There are . . .
Can your eye doctor predict an impending stroke?
A university study shows certain types of retina problems are early signs of stroke. Research scientists from the University of . . .
Gene Therapy and Macular Degeneration
The latest thinking is that macular degeneration is strongly linked to the inherited genes of the ARMD patient. Is . . .
World Congress on Artificial Vision
The Eye & The Chip 2006 meeting took place in Detroit. Artificial vision and retinal chip implants were discussed. Harvard . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
Macular degeneration and nutrition information
Macular degeneration nutrition information Eye Nutrition Several studies have indicated a strong link between the development of macular degeneration . . .
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 . . .
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" . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
Is it possible to avoid macular degeneration?
A Boston study shows higher incidence of macular degeneration was due to specific lifestyles. Changing habits can help avoid macular . . .
Low vision rehabilitation helps prevent depression from vision loss
A study shows that behavior activation therapy used with low vision therapy can reduce depression incidence by 50 percent Depression . . .
Anti-VEGF excels at treating macular edema
A study showed that Eylea, a popular macular degeneration drug, had better success in treating macular edema caused by branch . . .
Retina tissue grown in a lab from stem cells
Functioning human retina tissue was grown from stem cells in a lab at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, according . . .
Choroideremia gene therapy being studies
A clinical study conducted by researchers at Oxford University explored the use of a gene therapy to treat the eye . . .
Stem cell replacement restores vision
Researchers at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine are developing a retinal stem cell replacement “patch” that may restore vision . . .
New macular degeneration supplement
New discoveries about macular pigment in AMD are behind this potent macular degeneration supplement that increases yellow pigment At least . . .
Eye vitamins and good nutrition can help the retina
Nutrition and macular disease progression closely linked. Eye vitamins can help Several studies have indicated a strong link between . . .
Obesity and vision are directly linked
Vision quality is directly linked to obesity Obesity is a serious growing public health problem. In the United States, obesity . . .
Hypoglycemia and vision loss are linked
Lab mice demonstrate eye cell damage after sustained hypoglycemia A study conducted by State University of New York Upstate Medical . . .
AMD gene found to play role in macular degeneration development
There is a significant association between advanced AMD and a variant of the LIPC gene - AMD gene? "the finding . . .
Omega-3 fish oils help the retina
Omega-3 acids can decrease the risk of retinal diseases Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil have been found to play . . .
Loss of vision is costly to the American taxpayers
Due to loss of vision, American taxpayers paid over $2 billion per year in non eye-related medical costs. Vision robbing . . .
Cigarettes and Macular Degeneration
Smoking is a reversible risk factor for advancing macular degeneration The incidence of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is rising every . . .
Anti VEGF drugs are being used to treat diabetic retinopathy
Anti VEGF drugs can now benefit diabetic retinopathy patients. Studies are complete. There have been several clinical studies evaluating the . . .
