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    Month: October 2014

    Stem Cells Might Now Replace Photoreceptors

    Posted on October 31, 2014 by droberts
  • October 31, 2014

    Stem Cells Might Now Replace Photoreceptors

    The media has been full of news about sight restoration from stem cells. In trials, stem cells are healing the retinal layer (retinal pigment epithelium) that supports the nerve cells (photoreceptors) responsible for seeing light. Scientists, however, have not yet been able to replace damaged photoreceptor cells in humans, but a recent study offers hope […]

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  • "Hubble Lens" May Be Next IOL For AMD

    Posted on October 22, 2014April 12, 2020 by droberts
  • October 22, 2014

    "Hubble Lens" May Be Next IOL For AMD

    by Dan Roberts London Eye Hospital Pharma announced today that it has initiated U.S. discussions to gain clinical data for its iolAMD lens system.  iolAMD is a novel intraocular lens (IOL) system designed to restore lost vision and provide an independent lifestyle for patients with dry AMD and related diseases. The technology behind the iolAMD lens […]

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  • Study Shows No Difference Between Tinted and Clear IOLS

    Posted on October 16, 2014 by droberts
  • October 16, 2014

    Study Shows No Difference Between Tinted and Clear IOLS

    by Dan Roberts For several years, eye doctors have been debating the value of tinted intraocular lenses (IOLs) in eyes that have undergone cataract surgery. Those in favor of them argue that they reduce the retina’s exposure to potentially hazardous ultraviolet and blue light. The main argument against them is that they cause a decrease […]

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  • Stem Cell Trial Yields Surprising Results

    Posted on October 15, 2014 by droberts
  • October 15, 2014

    Stem Cell Trial Yields Surprising Results

    by Dan Roberts Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. (now owned by Astellas) has been conducting promising safety trials for stem cell treatment of macular degeneration, but a six-month follow up has yielded even better news than expected. ACT announced that Phase 1/2 clinical data treatment of Stargardt’s macular degeneration (SMD) and dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Surprising even […]

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  • FDA Grants Priority Review for Lucentis in Diabetic Retinopathy

    Posted on October 9, 2014April 12, 2020 by droberts
  • October 9, 2014

    FDA Grants Priority Review for Lucentis in Diabetic Retinopathy

    Genentech has announced that the FDA has granted its submission for Priority Review of Lucentis® (ranibizumab injection) for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy, an eye disease that impacts nearly 7.7 million Americans. The FDA confirmed action date is February 6, 2015. If approved, Lucentis could be the first eye medicine available for diabetic retinopathy patients. Lucentis […]

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  • Opportunity to Share Your AMD Experience

    Posted on October 3, 2014 by droberts
  • October 3, 2014

    Opportunity to Share Your AMD Experience

    If you or a loved one has Advanced Dry Macular Degeneration (AMD)/Geographic Atrophy (GA), we want to hear from you. Genentech, a leading biotechnology corporation, is looking for people who suffer from or who have a loved one who lives with AMD/GA to share their personal experiences in an upcoming focus group. Travel and lodging […]

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