Science Of AMD

If you are seeing distortions, gray spots,
or blurriness in your vision, don't delay.

See your eye doctor.

It may be possible to reverse these
effects.

LEARN about Wet
(neovascular) AMD

Early detection of AMD is crucial to
keeping your vision.

Get the right treatment for Wet AMD:
antiangiogenic therapy.

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Europe patient group demands action on off-label safety
As the debate over off-label use is reignited following the publication of data on Roche's cancer blockbuster Avastin as a treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration, the European Alliance for Access to Safe Medicines is calling for urgent action to clarify when drugs can be used outside their approved status. The patient group's concerns follow the publication a week ago of data from the two-year CATT study funded by the US government which re...

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The Science of AMD Prosthetic retinas may soon be added to the list of treatments for AMD:

http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Prosthetic-retina-helps-restore-sight-in-age-related-macular-degeneration-sufferers.aspx 2 days ago

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Prosthetic retina helps restore sight in age relat.. | News | Health Insurance | ActiveQuote
A prosthetic retina to help people suffering from age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is being developed by scientists in the U.S. Macul.. 2 days ago

The Science of AMD Dietary supplement containing resveratrol may help patients with wet AMD.

LA Times reports:
http://articles.latimes.com/2012/may/07/news/la-resveratrol-macular-degeneration-20120507 3 days ago

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Nutriceutical with resveratrol may help macular degeneration.
It sounds too good to be true, but a Chicago doctor is reporting that a drug-like dietary supplement, or nutriceutical, called Longevinex -- which contains the purported anti-aging chemical... 3 days ago

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The Science of AMD The Science of AMD is currently presenting a media kit to the attendees at ARVO in Fort Lauderdale! - 12 days ago

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The Science of AMD "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that 1.8 million Americans are currently affected by macular degeneration, and that number is expected to climb to 2.95 million by 2020 as the baby boomer generation continues to age."
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20120424/LIFE/304240008/Numbers-macular-degeneration-rise-boomer-population-ages?odyssey=nav%7Chead 25 days ago

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Numbers for macular degeneration rise as boomer population ages
Picture this: Cover your left eye with your left hand and then hold the thumb of your right hand in front of your right eye. That's in essence what patients with advanced age-related macular degeneration experience. 25 days ago

The Science of AMD U.S. Retinal Specialists Report That Dosing Convenience Continues to Drive Eylea's Share Growth in the Wet AMD Market Three Months after Launch
http://www.pharmiweb.com/PressReleases/pressrel.asp?ROW_ID=57449 26 days ago

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U.S. Retinal Specialists Report That Dosing Convenience Continues to Drive Regeneron’s Eylea Share G
After three months on the market, share of Regeneron’s Eylea, an anti-VEGF injection approved for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), has increased to 6 percent compared to 4 percent at one month post-launch. Much of the 26 days ago

The Science of AMD LEARN about the progression of wet AMD with our new animation on youtube!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZVPEYIuujo 27 days ago

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Learn about the progression of wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Welcome to the AMD Resource Center, presented by the Angiogenesis Foundation. This animation will explain how wet AMD causes vision loss. Age-Related Macular...

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The Science of AMD 10.2 million grant for Scripps to develop therapies for eye diseases including macular degeneration! http://phys.org/wire-news/96629525/scripps-research-wins-102-million-grant-to-develop-new-therapies.html 27 days ago

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Scripps research wins $10.2 million grant to develop new therapies for eye diseases
PHYSorg Science News Wire : Scripps research wins $10.2 million grant to develop new therapies for eye diseases -- a press release is provided to you as is with little or no review from Phys.org staff. 27 days ago

The Science of AMD Scientists are experimenting with stem cells as a way to treat dry AMD:
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/act-announces-third-dry-amd-patient-treated-in-clinical-trial-2012-04-20 30 days ago

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ACT Announces Third Dry AMD Patient Treated in Clinical Trial
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The Science of AMD The evidence is clear! If you notice any symptoms, seek treatment right away. This new study quantifies the effects of treatment delay for anti-VEGF therapies and vision in AMD.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22245460 32 days ago

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The Science of AMD Wet AMD Patient Gloria Cohen Reverses Vision Loss with Antiangiogenic Treatments 37 days ago

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Antiangiogenic treatments can save your vision! A testimonial:

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The Science of AMD Trinity College scientists have linked drusen accumulation in the macula to the body's immune response:
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Trinity researchers report major eye disease breakthrough | Science Codex
Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have discovered that a part of the immune system called the inflammasome is involved in regulating the development of one of the most common forms of blindness, called Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). They have 39 days ago

The Science of AMD The Angiogenesis Foundation co-hosted a Latin American expert summit focused on improving treatments and outcomes for patients with wet AMD. 66 days ago

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Tracey Daly Very informative website. 111 days ago

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Michelle Sylvanowicz I agree - 108 days ago

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The Science of AMD We believe that wet AMD as a cause of blindness will become a problem of the past. New treatments for wet AMD can prevent vision loss and save eyesight. 111 days ago

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The Science of AMD Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in people over the age of 50 in developed countries, affecting more than 30 million people worldwide. 118 days ago

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Michelle Sylvanowicz Should we consider treating wet AMD as a chronic disease? 123 days ago

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The Science of AMD Learn how early detection by a Retinal Specialist is vital to keeping your vision. Find out what treatments are available for you. Access the right resources. Together, we'll raise awareness. 123 days ago

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The Science of AMD Learn to detect the early signs of AMD before you experience severe symptoms! 123 days ago

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