Robert Welch wants people to see the remainder of their days as clearly as possible. A 2004 Nevada biochemistry graduate now completing a second major in nursing, Welch works for Nevada Retina ...

Researchers of Miller School of Medicine in Miami worked with an international team to identify seven new genes that can be linked to macular degeneration in a study entitled “Seven New Loci ...

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can cause central vision loss but not complete blindness. Early diagnosis through regular eye exams can slow the progression of AMD. Treatments like anti-VEGF ...

PSAs in English and Spanish urge people to get checked for early signs of macular degeneration and glaucoma, leading causes of blindness affecting 24 million Americans. “Age-related macular ...

In the retina, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects the complex of photoreceptors, retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), Bruch’s membrane (BM) and the choriocapillaris, the innermost layer of ...

A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis identifies a possible way to slow or block progression of age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in ...

Age-related macular degeneration blinds more older adults in Western countries than any other retinal disease. Neovascular AMD, while less common than its dry counterpart, causes nearly all cases of ...

GLP-1 drugs may increase the risk of a severe form of macular degeneration in older adults with diabetes, according to a recent study published in JAMA Ophthalmology. A growing collection of research ...

Share on Pinterest GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic could lead to a higher risk of wet age-related macular degeneration in people with type 2 diabetes. Westend61/Getty Images GLP-1 drugs are associated with a ...

Prior research has suggested that 7% to 8% of patients with AMD develop hemorrhagic complications. In this study, the use of anticoagulants or antiplatelets was linked to a higher risk of intraocular ...