L-DOPA Association with Reduced Detection of New-Onset GA
March 11, 2025
Levodopa is associated with reduced development of new-onset geographic atrophy in patients with age-related macular degeneration
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What are anti-VEGF injections?
February 21, 2025
The most common treatment doctors use to slow vision loss from wet AMD is called anti-VEGF injections.
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Role of L-DOPA in Prevention of GA
January 30, 2025
Levodopa is associated with reduced development of new‑onset geographic atrophy (GA) in patients with age‑related macular degeneration. (AMD)
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Warnings Before Taking MaculaPM®
January 27, 2025
As with any supplement, if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, have a medical condition or have difficulty swallowing, consult your doctor before use.
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Different Therapeutic Approaches for AMD
January 27, 2025
This review provides a summary of the current evidence regarding the different treatments aimed at both forms of AMD with particular and greater attention to the dry form.
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AREDS / AREDS2 Clinical Trials
January 13, 2025
The NEI conducted the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) and the follow-on AREDS2 to study cataract and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Study researchers tested whether taking nutritional supplements could prevent or slow these diseases.
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New Analysis Shows Benefit of Taking AREDS2 Formula in Late AMD
January 13, 2025
In a new analysis of data, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found that taking a daily supplement containing antioxidant vitamins and minerals slows progression of late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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What is AMD?
January 13, 2025
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that can blur your central vision. It happens when aging causes damage to the macula.
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What are the symptoms of AMD?
January 13, 2025
The symptoms of AMD depend on the stage. Dry AMD happens in 3 stages: early, intermediate, and late. AMD is a progressive disease — that means symptoms usually get worse over time.
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Am I at Risk for AMD?
January 13, 2025
Your risk for AMD increases as you get older. People age 55 and older are more likely to have AMD.
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What are the Types & Stages of AMD?
January 13, 2025
There are 2 types of AMD: dry and wet. Most people with AMD have dry AMD (also called atrophic AMD). This is when the macula gets thinner with age. Dry AMD happens in 3 stages: early, intermediate, and late. It usually progresses slowly over several years.
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Did You Know?
January 13, 2025
AMD is very common — 11 million people in the United States have it. Late AMD can happen in 1 or both eyes. Having late AMD in 1 eye puts you at higher risk of developing late AMD in your other eye.
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