Telemedicine for Macular Degeneration

It’s getting to the point that there’s no need to leave your home for mundane chores anymore. From buying groceries to finding the right book, all...

Progress of Macular Degeneration Antioxidant Supplementation

It has been known for years among eye professionals and laypeople alike that certain vitamin and mineral supplements may protect against macular...

UV Blocking, Vitamin-Infused Contact Lenses May Prevent AMD

Regardless of an incurable diagnosis, research to combat age-relate macular degeneration (AMD) continues. This disease persists in robbing millions...

Fruit Fly Clues Help Fight Macular Degeneration

The genetic makeup of the humble fruit fly surprisingly holds one of the closest relationships to the human genome. Upwards of 75% of genes that...

Moderate Exercise May Prevent AMD, Glaucoma and Cataract Development

You know that eating the right diet and maintaining a good exercise program is essential to optimal health. These two things alone offer many...

Cellular Inflammation Links to Macular Degeneration

Inflammation is a major cause of human disease. It isn’t your usual idea of inflammation either, when something is swollen, red and hot with a great...

Stem Cells Closer to Reversing Macular Degeneration 

Researchers have been studying the effects of stem cells on macular degeneration for decades. Using animal models, small but important steps have...

Virtual Reality Assists Macular Degeneration Treatment

Each year a host of visual technology comes to market. These are either for entertainment, rehabilitation or both with the intent of making vision...

Clinical Trials Begin for Macular Degeneration Sight Restoration

Over the last several decades many research teams have been attempting to develop various remedies for macular degeneration. Currently in the...

3-D Printed Retina May Cure Macular Degeneration

The revolution of 3D printing continues to astound with a variety of applications once considered impossible. Currently, this technology includes...

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