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Encouraging results from light therapy study for dry AMD
Posted: Friday 1 March 2024
Early results from a study assessing the effectiveness of the Valeda Light Delivery System for treating dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), have shown promise.
Increased dose of Eylea to extend treatment intervals
Posted: Friday 1 March 2024
Renowned retinal specialist Dr Kenneth Fan has called the higher approved dose of Eylea for patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular oedema (DMO), “a pivotal moment” for the treatment of these conditions.
Patients reveal communication gaps in diagnosis
Posted: Monday 5 February 2024
Patients have highlighted noticeable gaps in communication when they are first diagnosed with macular disease, or if they are considered at risk of developing the condition.
Another new drug offers hope for Stargardt patients
Posted: Monday 29 January 2024
Another drug to potentially treat Stargardt has shown positive results in slowing down the progression of the disease in a recent trial.
‘We’re hoping our research can lead to potential treatments’
Posted: Wednesday 20 December 2023
A groundbreaking research project is underway, focusing on screening a library of already licensed drugs to potentially treat Stargardt disease.
World Geographic Atrophy Day raises awareness of common condition
Posted: Tuesday 5 December 2023
The first-ever World Geographic Atrophy Day raises awareness of the condition and the five million people living with it across the globe.
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