Research

New research has supported the use of treat and extend dosing regimens for patients with wet age-related macular degeneration

Exposure to the highest levels of air pollutants almost doubles an individual’s risk of developing the degenerative eye condition

The mice could help scientists to understand disease progression and test potential new treatments

The number of patients with age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma is set to grow in line with an ageing population. OT  speaks with Hemal Mehta and Sally Ameen for insight on the latest treatment approaches

Patients share their stories, from pretending to see constellations during a family stargazing trip to narrowly avoiding a bus hidden in the fog

The publicly-available data set used in the research is the largest single-centre cohort of patients receiving wet AMD treatment in the world

A clinical trial involving 220 patients has found that an implant that continuously delivers medication into the eye is safe and effective

Researchers have identified genetic variants of age-related macular degeneration using stem cells derived from six people

Action Against AMD will investigate the findings further

Consuming a higher amount of calcium rich foods, such as cheese and yoghurt, may have a protective effect, but scientists say further research is needed