AMD Requires Better Understanding of Disease Pathogenesis by: Amanda Warren An article focused on the current understanding of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) and non-neovascular AMD (dry AMD) from Harvard Medical School’s Department of Ophthalmology argued that in order… read more →
Topical squalamine offers novel, promising therapy for nAMD By Cheryl Guttman Krader Topical squalamine (Ohr Pharmaceutical), a small molecule being investigated for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and other retinal vascular diseases, represents… read more →
More treatment and ongoing research provide hope for people with macular degeneration by: By Robin Williams Adams / Your Health correspondent WINTER HAVEN — Jeanette Bolick learned about a decade ago she has age-related macular degeneration,… read more →
Please always check with your eye care professional before starting any new nutritional supplements. Daily Dosage Recommendation Sought for Lutein By: Gianna Bruzzese A new paper published in the European Journal of Nutrition concludes the carotenoid… read more →
EXERCISE BENEFITS YOUR *WHOLE* HEAD—EYE HEALTH AND BRAIN SIZE INCLUDED by: TEHRENE FIRMAN Exercising being worth your while for a plethora of health-rich reasons is nothing new, but the list of benefits for getting active just… read more →
In the “wet” type of macular degeneration, abnormal blood vessels (known as choroidalneovascularization or CNV) grow under the retina and macula. These new blood vessels may then bleed and leak fluid, causing the macula to bulge or lift up from… read more →
What’s the catch with fish? by: LESLIE BECK THE QUESTION I am trying to eat more fish but I’m concerned about contaminants. Which are the best – and worst – types of fish to eat? THE… read more →
Set your sights on protecting your vision Simple tips to keep your eyes healthy by: Dawn Chen Your eye muscles are probably the busiest muscles in the body, moving and twitching more than an estimated 100,000… read more →
Potential Biomarkers of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Discovered by:Lauren Santye, Assistant Editor Lipid biomarkers in human blood can serve as indicators for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), leading to earlier diagnoses and more precise treatment, according to… read more →
Research getting ready to enter into phase 3 for a new drug to help those with dry macular degeneration. Apellis sets up another phase 3 program for lead drug APL-2 by Phil Taylor It’s been a… read more →