Research

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

The procedure involves detaching the retina and injecting a virus to correct the cause of the eye disease

US scientists have examined 453 donor retinas to understand more about the genetic basis of the condition

Tackling dry eye with omega 3 supplementation should be on the agenda for more clinicians, Saj Khan told 100% Optical delegates

A study led by a University of Liverpool scientist has examined DNA in 44 donor eyes to investigate the genetic causes of age-related macular degeneration

Researchers were able to prevent blindness in animal models of geographic atrophy

A drug for wet AMD has shown promise as a potential treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia

Patients with calcifications in the eye have a six times greater risk of developing advanced AMD

Scientists from the University of Southampton have found that many age-related macular degeneration patients have overactive immune systems