A Guide to Research in Dry AMD

Posted on May 30, 2013March 18, 2022 by droberts

May 30, 2013

A Guide to Research in Dry AMD

Compiled by Dan Roberts (Updated 3/19/2022) What Is Geographic Atrophy? Geographic atrophy (GA) is a late stage of “dry” age-related macular degeneration (AMD) presenting with gradual deterioration of the photoreceptor and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) layers of the retina. The main symptom is the absence of vision in one or more areas of the central […]

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Clinical Trial Finds Antioxidants and Zinc Beneficial in Reducing Risk of Severe AMD

Posted on May 6, 2013April 1, 2022 by droberts

May 6, 2013

Clinical Trial Finds Antioxidants and Zinc Beneficial in Reducing Risk of Severe AMD

by Tom Hoglund, Information Officer Foundation Fighting Blindness October 2007 Reprinted by permission. (Updated May 6, 2013) Patients with advanced cases of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can moderately lower the risk of developing the more severe wet form of the disease and preserve vision by taking a daily dose of antioxidant vitamins and zinc. […]

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A Guide to Research in Dry AMD