Degeneration

Macular Degeneration Can Rob You of Sight: Know the Signs

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Macular Degeneration Can Rob You of Sight: Know the Signs

SUNDAY, Feb. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Early diagnosis and care can often stop the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is the leading cause of vision loss in older Americans, the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) says. As part of AMD Awareness Month in February, the society urges people to pay attention … Read more

New Hope for Better Macular Degeneration Treatments

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New Hope for Better Macular Degeneration Treatments

By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Feb. 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A number of new treatments for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a progressive eye disease, are under development. AMD is a leading cause of vision loss in older people. About 11 million Americans have AMD, which affects part of the eye that allows … Read more

Can a Parkinson’s Drug Treat Macular Degeneration?

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Can a Parkinson’s Drug Treat Macular Degeneration?

By Serena McNiff HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A drug long used to treat Parkinson’s disease may benefit patients with a severe form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a small clinical trial suggests. One of the leading causes of vision loss in older people is a condition called dry … Read more