With age-related macular degeneration recognized as the leading cause of blindness in the aging population, developing drugs to combat the eye disease has become a priority for many pharmaceutical … [Read more...]
Lucentis and Macugen Endorsed as Treatments for Macular Degeneration
November 19, 2008 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Macular Degeneration Cure
August 31, 2008 By 1 Comment
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...]
Macugen Treatment – Wet Macular Degeneration
April 14, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Macugen was the first anti-VEGF drug treatment for wet macular degeneration approved by the FDA. In 2004, Macugen was received its FDA approval and was hailed as a major breakthrough in the … [Read more...]
What is Macular Degeneration?
April 3, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Macular degeneration is a degenerative macular disease which more commonly develops as a person approaches middle age. Macular degeneration affects the macula, the part of the retina responsible for … [Read more...]
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