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·January 9, 2023·5 min read

Two Separate Eye Diseases May Contribute to Common Blinding Eye Condition AMD

Study demonstrates two different types of deposits in the retina that appear to contribute to age-related macular degeneration.

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·January 3, 2023·4 min read

Age-Related Macular Degeneration a Risk Factor for COVID-19 Infection and Severe Disease

More severe COVID-19 outcomes associated with age-related macular degeneration likely arise from a genetic predisposition in addition to higher levels of Pdgf in blood serum.

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·December 15, 2022·4 min read

Brain Stimulation Found to Improve Reading Ability in Macular Degeneration Patients

Transcranial direct current stimulation can help improve reading for those with age-related macular degeneration.

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·November 17, 2022·5 min read

Age-Related Macular Degeneration Associated With Serious Forms of Cardiovascular Disease

People with subretinal drusenoid deposits (SDD), a form of age-related macular degeneration, are more likely to have underlying heart damage as a result of heart failure or heart attacks, or other forms of cardiovascular disease associated with increased stroke risk.

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·September 7, 2022·4 min read

A Single Protein Could Unlock Age-Related Vision Loss

Determining the structure of vitronectin, a protein implicated in age-related macular degeneration and some neurodegenerative disorders, and using pressure to alter the protein shape may help in the development of new treatments for AMD.

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·July 27, 2022·4 min read

Genetic Clues to Age-Related Macular Degeneration Revealed

The discovery of new genetic signatures associated with age-related macular degeneration may lead to better diagnosis and treatment of the currently incurable vision disorder.

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·July 12, 2022·5 min read

Age-Related Macular Degeneration Is Strongly Associated With Heart Disease and Stroke

Age-related macular degeneration with subretinal drusenoid deposits was associated with high-risk vascular diseases, including increased stroke risk and cardiovascular disease.

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·June 14, 2022·6 min read

Streamlining Stem Cells to Treat Macular Degeneration

A new protocol for differentiating human embryonic stem cells to RPE cells could be a safe and effective approach for treating age-related macular degeneration.

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·June 2, 2022·6 min read

Study Confirms Benefit of Supplements for Slowing Age-Related Macular Degeneration

The AREDS2 dietary supplement that substitutes antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin for beta-carotene reduces the risk of age-related macular degeneration progression, a new study reveals.

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·May 10, 2022·3 min read

Poor Eyesight Unfairly Mistaken for Brain Decline

Cognitive tests that rely on vision-dependent tasks may skew results for up to 25% of adults over 50 with undiagnosed visual problems such as AMD and cataracts. This may lead to a misdiagnosis of mild cognitive impairment in older adults.

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·January 13, 2022·4 min read

Dried Goji Berries May Provide Protection Against Age-Related Vision Loss

Eating a handful of dried goji berries five times a week may help delay or even prevent the onset of age-related macular degeneration. Over a 90 day period, those who ate goji berries had an increase in protective pigments in their eyes.

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·December 8, 2021·3 min read

Trigger Found for Harmful Inflammation in Lupus and Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration and lupus share a common contributor to inflammation. The findings could help researchers develop new treatments for those conditions, and other conditions associated with inflammation.