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·November 21, 2016·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Proteins Could Be At Fault For Leading Cause of Vision Loss in Older People

A new study reports amyloid beta proteins are able to accumulate in the retina and damage it, which may result in age related macular degeneration in older people.

Image shows a fundus photo showing intermediate age-related macular degeneration.

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·February 4, 2016·5 min read

High Dose Statin Treatment May Improve Symptoms of Macular Degeneration

According to a new study, patients with high risk macular degeneration showed improvement when they were treated with a high dose statin.

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·January 10, 2016·5 min read

Study Points to Possible Source of Peripheral Vision Problems

A new study could help explain why our peripheral vision is so poor.

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·November 9, 2015·4 min read

Parkinson’s Drug Could Help Save Sight

A new study reports L-DOPA may be able to delay or prevent macular degeneration associated with aging.

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·August 25, 2015·3 min read

Measuring Eye Pigment Could Offer a Potential Biomarker for Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers investigate the link between cognitive function and levels of a vital eye pigment linked to diet.

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·August 25, 2015·6 min read

Omega 3 Supplements Do Not Slow Cognitive Decline, Study Reports

A new study reports the dietary supplement Omega 3 does not slow cognitive decline in older people, especially if they already have preexisting cognitive problems.

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·January 19, 2015·3 min read

Major Cause of Blindness Linked to Calcium Deposits in the Eye

Researchers link microscopic spheres of calcium phosphate to the development of AMD.

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·December 3, 2014·2 min read

Wireless Nanorod Nanotube Film Enables Light Stimulation of Blind Retina

Researchers use nanotechnology to create a light sensitive film that could form the basis for a prosthetic retina.

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Featured Genetics

·November 14, 2014·2 min read

New Insight into Common Cause of Blindness

Researchers identify a new factor associated with age related macular degeneration.

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Featured Genetics

·September 16, 2013·4 min read

Rare Gene Variant Linked to Macular Degeneration

A genetic mutation linked to age related macular degeneration has been discovered, according to a new study.

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·July 31, 2013·2 min read

NIH Launches Neurological Drug Development Projects

The NIH has launched three innovative projects which will focus on the development of therapeutics for nicotine addiction, AMD and Fragile X Syndrome.