Lucentis has been recommended as the treatment for age-related macular degeneration in the United Kingdom by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). Yet people are being … [Read more...]
Gene Therapy May Lead to Cure for Macular Degeneration
April 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
With the discovery of a gene therapy that increases light sensitivity and improves vision in patients who were virtually blind. Will this gene therapy could lead to a cure for blindness and a cure … [Read more...]
Cause of Dry Macular Degeneration Discovered
April 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Researchers in Montreal, Canada have identify the underlying cause of dry macular degeneration. With the discovery of what causes dry macular degeneration, researchers are hopeful that new therapies … [Read more...]
Antioxidant Supplements Can Kill You?
April 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The Age Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) has shown that over the course of a six year study, the use of antioxidant supplements could reduce the risk associated with having age-related macular … [Read more...]
Macular Degeneration Symptoms
April 24, 2008 By 1 Comment
Age-related macular degeneration occurs in two forms, dry macular degeneration and wet macular degeneration. The symptoms associated with macular degeneration are dependent upon which type of the … [Read more...]
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