NEI Finds No Evidence Calcium Increases AMD Risk

Taking calcium supplements or eating a diet rich in high-calcium foods such as milk, cheese and kale is not linked to an increased risk to...

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Study finds Ethnic Differences in Patient-Reported AMD Symptoms

A newly published study in JAMA Ophthalmology has found differences in visual acuity between different ethnic populations living with AMD in...

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Using Genome Surgery to Prevent Progression of AMD

Scientists at the Center for Genome Engineering, within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) in Korea report the use of CRISPR-Cas9 in performing...

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Lutein Supplements Linked to Crystal Deposits in Eyes

Ophthalmologists frequently prescribe lutein supplements in order to slow vision loss due to macular degeneration, but new research suggests that...

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Novel Compound Protects Retina from Environmental Stress

A chemical based on a compound found in broccoli shows promise as a possible treatment for macular degeneration, according to a July 2016 Scientific...

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