Stem cell treatments may be the cure for macular degeneration. With an American biotech company called Advanced Cell Technology set to apply for a license for using stem cells to treat the eye … [Read more...]
Blue Light-filtering IOL may Prevent Onset and Progression of Macular Degeneration
November 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The implantation of a blue light-filtering intraocular lens (IOL) may prevent the onset and progression of age-related macular degeneration according to investigators in a newly released … [Read more...]
Similar Impact on Quality of Life from Wet and Dry Macular Degeneration
November 17, 2009 By 1 Comment
While there are many clinical differences between wet macular degeneration and dry macular degeneration, both eye diseases have been shown to have similar impacts on patients quality of life. … [Read more...]
New Brunswick government reimburses Lucentis* for residents suffering from leading cause of age-related vision loss
November 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Wet AMD patients now have access to first medication to improve vision and restore quality of life DORVAL, QC, Nov. 16 /CNW Telbec/ - New Brunswickers with wet age-related macular degeneration … [Read more...]
New Brunswick Covers Lucentis Treatments for Wet Macular Degeneration
November 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Lucentis, the leading treatment for the eye disease wet macular degeneration is now covered through the New Brunswick Prescription Drug Plan (NBPDP). The November 16 announcement ensures that people … [Read more...]
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