The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a stem cell trial for treating macular degeneration. Advanced Cell Technology (ACT) made the announcement of the FDA's approval for trying human … [Read more...]
Macular Degeneration Treatment Sorafenib
November 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Sorafenib, a drug traditionally used to treat cancer, has shown promise as a macular degeneration treatment. Most macular degeneration treatments concentrate on vascular endothelial grown factor … [Read more...]
Nova Scotia Funds Lucentis
October 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Nova Scotia has decided to fund Lucentis, the leading anti-vegf drug used for treating macular degeneration. Nova Scotia Health Minister Maureen MacDonald made the announcement about the macular … [Read more...]
Avastin and Lucentis Safe for Macular Degeneration Treatment
October 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A recent publication in the Archives of Ophthalmology reports that both Avastin and Lucentis are safe treatments for Macular Degeneration. Findings have shown that neither Avastin or Lucentis … [Read more...]
Miniature Telescope Approved for Macular Degeneration
July 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Patients suffering from the eye disease macular degeneration now have access to a new treatment. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a tiny telescope that's implanted into the eye in … [Read more...]
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