A Look At The Future Of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Treatment

Two particularly notable research presentations at the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Annual Meeting described new approaches to the treatment of “wet” Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), the most common cause of severe vision loss in the western world in people over age 50.”Wet” AMD is responsible for the majority of AMD-related vision loss. It is characterized by the abnormal growth of blood vessels under the retina (a sensitive area at the back of the eye). [click link for full article]

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Filed under: Eye Health on November 18th, 2007