Feb 10, 2026
February is Macular Degeneration & Low Vision Month.
The Macular Degeneration Association is proud to sharethis important information. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the main cause of severe …
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Feb 6, 2026
Study Adds Fuel to the Debate Over Cataract Surgery and Wet AMD
Earlier concerns about surgery accelerating AMD progression likely overstated, researcher says by Randy Dotinga, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Key Takeaways There’s …
Feb 4, 2026
Older than dinosaurs/ Greenland sharks, the unknown treasure. Their eyes could offer the cure for…
2026-01-18 20:42:19 /MISTERE & KURIOZITETE A recent study in Nature Communications and Smithsonian magazine confirms: the rulers of the Arctic …
Feb 4, 2026
Coping with Macular Degeneration
By Dr. Russel Lazarus Over 40% of people diagnosed with macular degeneration suffer from depression. Macular degeneration, also known as …
Feb 4, 2026
Multivitamins, mortality, and longevity: Growing data for the ongoing debate
By Lisa Marie Basile | Fact-checked by Davi Sherman Industry Buzz You might build up too much iron or niacin from a daily [MV]… If …
Jan 27, 2026
Seeing the difference: Multimodal imaging for AMD and GA
Author(s):Jeremiah Brown Jr, MD, MS, FASRS Fact checked by: Sheryl Stevenson Key Takeaways Accurate diagnosis of retinal diseases is vital for …
Jan 27, 2026
Ocugen releases positive preliminary 12-month data from phase 2 ArMaDa trial
Author(s): Martin David Harp Fact checked by: Tracy Ann Politowicz Key Takeaways OCU410 gene therapy showed significant lesion growth reduction in …
Jan 27, 2026
Study to Assess the Injection Burden, Adverse Events, Change in Disease Activity, and Long-Term Preservation of Visual Acuity of Surabgene Lomparvovec in Adult Participants With Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration (nAMD)
Recuiting Phase 3 ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT07007065 SponsorAbbVie Information Provided byABBVIE INC. Study Start (Actual)2025-11-05 Primary Completion (Estimated) 2033-03 Study Completion (Estimated)2033-03 Enrollment …
Jan 8, 2026
PINPOINT Patient Recruiting- Study Invite
Do you have nAMD, DME, or DR? Pinpoint Patient Recruiting, a market research recruitment company, is recruiting people who have …
Jan 7, 2026
New iCare Home2 tonometer detects IOP patterns, variations, out-of-office spikes
By: Justin Cooper Fact checked by: Christine Klimanskis, ELS Key takeaways: Most patients used the iCare Home2 device multiple times …
Jan 6, 2026
5 Resolutions Eye Doctors Want You to Have for 2026
CU Anschutz eye specialists share easy habits to help protect your eyes and vision. by: Tayler Shaw | January 5, 2026 …
Jan 6, 2026
Study: Ellipsoid zone a clinically relevant endpoint in AMD, GA trials
By:Arshad M. Khanani, MD, MA, FASRS By:Anthony DeFino Fact checked by:Christine Klimanskis, ELS Key takeaways: A study found a …
Jan 6, 2026
Eye-opening research
Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk’s astonishing findings about Greenland sharks may lead to new ways of preserving vision as we age By: Cynthia …
Jan 2, 2026
A new treatment round-up for AMD and GA
Author(s) by: Sheila Setork, OD Fact checked by: Kirsty Mackay Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the main causes of …
Dec 30, 2025
Besides the gut, what other microbiomes in the body affect eye health and disease?
By: Michela Cimberle By: John Danias, MD, PhD By: Stefano Barabino, MD, PhD Fact checked by: Christine Klimanskis, ELS Oral …
Dec 30, 2025
FDA approves Nufymco as biosimilar to Lucentis
By: Anthony DeFino Fact checked by: Eamon N. Dreisbach Key takeaways: Nufymco is indicated for the treatment of patients with …
Dec 22, 2025
Light Therapy for Dry AMD: What Do We Know?
Newly authorized treatment has fans, but skepticism persists amid sparse data by Randy Dotinga, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today December 19, 2025 …
Dec 19, 2025
Can a retinal implant reverse macular degeneration?
Researchers at the USC Roski Eye Institute, part of Keck Medicine of USC, are launching a phase 2b clinical trial examining if stem cells …
Dec 18, 2025
Role of B Vitamins in Preventing the Development and Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
by: Julie Poteet, Cecelia Koetting & Priya S. Vakharia Abstract No current treatments are curative for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and preventing …
Dec 18, 2025
Holiday Break
Dear friends, We want to let you know that the Macular Degeneration Association will be taking a short holiday break! …
Dec 15, 2025
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is currently sponsoring a clinical trial enrolling patients with geographic atrophy (GA) who qualif
Regeneron has partnered with The Foundation Fighting Blindness to raise awareness about an ongoing clinical trial investigating subcutaneously administered investigational …
Dec 9, 2025
ONL Therapeutics reports positive phase 1b data for xelafaslatide in geographic atrophy
Author(s): Martin David Harp Key Takeaways Xelafaslatide, a Fas inhibitor, shows promise in protecting retinal cells and slowing GA progression …
Dec 9, 2025
Supporting eye health through a holistic approach to full-body health
Author(s):Vittorio Mena, OD, MS, Fact checked by: Matt Hoffman, Kirsty Mackay Our patients benefit from a preventive approach that includes lifestyle adjustment, …
Dec 9, 2025
Majority of US patients with dry eye experience symptoms weekly, survey finds
Author(s): Jordana Joy, Associate Editor Fact checked by: Ron Panarotti The survey was conducted by OnePoll on October 2025 and included …
Dec 3, 2025
Thank you-#GivingTuesday
Thank you to all who participated in yesterday’s # GivingTuesday. Your support fuels vital research and inspires hope for a …
Dec 1, 2025
Judi Dench Says She ‘Can’t Recognize Anybody’ Due to Eye Condition: ‘I Can’t See Anymore’
by: Jack Dunn Judi Dench recently shared that she “can’t recognize anybody” due to her eye condition. When asked by ITV why she’s …
Dec 1, 2025
#GivingTuesday 2025
Join us for #GivingTuesday2025 on Tuesday, December 2nd, from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM! Your generous support can make a …
Nov 26, 2025
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! The Macular Degeneration Association would like to express our gratitude for your support and thoughtfulness. “As we show …
Nov 26, 2025
Low Vision vs Legally Blind: What’s the difference?
Dr. Long, thank you for explaining the difference between low vision and legal blindness. Low vision vs. legally blind—what’s the …
Nov 25, 2025
New Stem Cell Therapy Trial Offers Hope for Millions Living with Untreatable Advanced Dry Macular Degeneration
The research team is now monitoring 12 more participants who received higher doses of 150,000 and 250,000 cells. If no …