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AdaptDx dark adaptation testing selected for large AMD study
MacuLogix Inc. announced that AdaptDx has been selected as a functional testing device for candidate clinical endpoint development in the MACUSTAR project, a 5-year study...
3 days ago - Healio
First-in-human clinical trial of retinal implant to treat dry AMD
Age-related macular degeneration affects more than 1.75 million individuals in the United States. Because the population is aging, that number will increase to almost 3 million...
15 days ago - News Medical - 2 articles
First patients in Europe, Israel enrolled in Opthea wet AMD phase 2b study
The first patients in Europe and Israel have been dosed in a phase 2b study of Opthea's OPT-302 for wet age-related macular degeneration, according to a press release. OPT-302...
15 days ago - Healio
Genetic testing for AMD encourages healthy habits
A study reported highly positive response of participants to predictive genetic testing for AMD. All subjects showed high interest in receiving the information, and many felt...
16 days ago - Healio
Zeaxanthin plus triple combination therapy for wet AMD improves vision
Oral zeaxanthin supplementation of triple combination therapy was found to be comparatively effective and cost-effective to triple therapy alone for neovascular age-related...
17 days ago - Healio
Patients regain sight after treatment with retinal tissue from stem cells
Patients with sudden severe sight loss from wet AMD have regained reading vision after being implanted with an engineered patch of retinal pigment epithelium cells derived from...
28 days ago - Healio
New Treatment for Age-related Macular Degeneration
A specially engineered retinal patch has been developed that helps treat people with sudden, severe sight loss. AMD affects the central vision while leaving the surrounding...
1 month ago - Medindia Health
Stem cell-derived ocular cells treat severe AMD
In July 2015, 86-year-old Douglas Waters developed severe age-related macular degeneration. He struggled to see things clearly, even when up close.
1 month ago - News Medical
VIDEO: Home monitoring detects AMD faster
NEW YORK - Home monitoring with preferential hyperacuity perimetry can help detect age-related macular degeneration sooner, allowing for earlier treatment and better outcomes...
1 month ago - Healio
Treat AMD at first detection
When do you initiate treatment for age-related macular degeneration? Do you wait until you are 100% certain that the patient has intermediate stage disease before you suggest...
1 month ago - Healio
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This Photo Show Exactly How Coffee Is Hindering Your Weight-Loss Goals
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