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  • AMD Cases in Canada Continue to Rise

    Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a serious issue for the senior citizen demographic just about anywhere on the planet, and Canada is no exception,  the Welland Tribune reported earlier this month. According to the article, the number of Canadians coming down with AMD continues to rise, and smoking will only make things worse. What’s more, […]

  • People Who Use Contact Lenses With UV-Blocking Properties Might Be Able To Lessen AMD Risks

    (http://www.MacularDegenerations.com) Keeping ultraviolet light (UV) at bay via contact lenses could potentially help to maintain the macular pigment density of the eyes, noted a recent press release. According to the press release, the aforementioned research finding was presented recently at the British Contact Lens Association Clinical Conference.  The findings come on the heels of previous […]

  • Govt. of New Zealand Needs to Step up to the Plate to Fight AMD

    (www.MacularDegenerations.com) The Government of New Zealand needs to prioritize educating elderly residents about the risks of getting age-related macular degeneration (AMD), reported Showroom. Philip Polkinghorne, a professor at the University of Auckland’s Department of Ophthalmology, was cited in the article as saying that the government’s top healthcare-related task needs to be helping elderly New Zealanders […]

  • Many Unaware About Link Between Smoking and AMD

    (http://www.MacularDegenerations.com) World No Tobacco Day, which took place on May 31, provided an ideal opportunity to highlight the fact that smoking injures the eyes, according to The National recently. While many understand that smoking can lead to various types of cancers and numerous kinds of lung diseases, some are not as well versed as they […]

  • Eye Doctors, Surgeons Denounce Cuts That Might Lessen Availability Of Diagnostic Exams For AMD

    (MacularDegenerations.com) All is not well for Ontario residents living with serious eye conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), reported 680 News on May 22. According to an article from the radio broadcaster’s website, the Government of Ontario is being asked to revisit its decision to implement cuts to services intended to help people with […]

  • Scientists Discover Link Between Certain Virus And AMD

    (MacularDegenerations.com) Scientists in the United States of America have discovered that a form of eye-related herpes-virus contagion is linked to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to Science A Go Go on May 22. The findings, which were published in PLoS Pathogens, show that cytomegalovirus in people triggers the creation of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), […]

  • Doctor Offers Tips For Warding Off Eye Ailments Such As AMD

    Getting older is a normal part of life, but vision loss most certainly is not — so says National Eye Institute director Dr. Paul A. Sieving, reported KXO Radio. Offering up some advice to those interested in keeping their eyes healthy over the long-term period, Dr. Sieving said in the article that timely diagnosis, speedy […]

  • Australians Underestimate Role Family History Plays In Coming Down With AMD

    Many Australians tend to unaware of the link between family history and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a survey cited on NewsMaker. The article, which was based on research published to commemorate Macular Degeneration Week running from 27 May t0 2 June, added that AMD happens to be the primary cause of blindness and […]

  • Regular Eye Tests Can Catch Eye Conditions Like AMD In Early Stages

    People who want to keep their eyes functioning properly should go in for regular eye tests so as to catch serious conditions in the early going, according to Lake Forest Patch. The article noted that people who make a point of going in for routine eye exams can potentially find out if they have certain […]

  • Research Into Caveolin-1 Protein Could Lead To Better AMD Treatments

    Scientists now have a better understanding about the role a certain protein plays in proper eye function, reported NewsOk. An online article noted that the finding, which came following a collaborative effort between scientists at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and  Deen McGee Eye Institute, could lead to advancements in grasping and treating eye conditions such […]

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