Lucentis Funding in Newfoundland and Labrador

Lucentis has been approved for treating macular degeneration in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.  In their latest budget the Newfoundland and Labrador Government announced $2.8 million to … [Read more...]

Lucentis Treatment Safe for Wet Macular Degeneration

Lucentis, a drug that has been approved for treating wet macular degeneration has been shown to be a safe and effective treatment for the eye disease.  The safety of Lucentis as a treatment for … [Read more...]

Lucentis and Macugen Endorsed as Treatments for Macular Degeneration

After an exhaustive search of literature, the American Academy of Ophthalmology has indicated that anti-VEGF treatment delivered by intravitreal injection, is safe and effective for wet macular … [Read more...]

Difference Found in Avastin and Lucentis Treatment for Macular Degeneration

Avastin has been used for several years as a treatment for Macular Degeneration.  While not an FDA approved treatment, Avastin was shown to not only halt the progression of wet macular degeneration, … [Read more...]

Macular Degeneration Cure

Is there a macular degeneration cure? This is one of the most common questions asked by people contacting Macular Degeneration Support Canada. While a macular degeneration cure is not available and … [Read more...]