by Dan Roberts January 2010 Researchers have developed a new tool for gene therapy that significantly increases gene delivery to cells in the retina compared to other carriers and DNA alone. The study was published in the January 2010 issue of The Journal of Gene Medicine by Tufts University School of Medicine and the Sackler [Read More]
Category: Research and Developments
Blue Light Filtering IOLs May Slow AMD
by Dan Roberts November 2009 A 2009 study* has shown that implantation of a blue light-filtering intraocular lens (IOL) at the time of cataract surgery increases macular pigment in the retina. This increase may provide protection against the development and/or progression of AMD. The study was reported by the Macular Pigment Research Group at the [Read More]
Brachytherapy May Reduce Burden of Treatment and Further Improve Visual Acuity
(Updated August 26, 2020) San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) October 27, 2009 — NeoVista, Inc. made public at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting the company’s interim study results from the preliminary study MERITAGE-I. The study was designed to examine the company’s novel epimacular brachytherapy procedure when used in patients that require chronic anti-VEGF treatment for [Read More]
Lipschitz Macular Implant Allows Bilateral Magnification of Vision
On June 17, 2009, OptoLight Vision Technology announced that it received a CE mark for its Lipshitz Macular Implant (LMI), named for its inventor, Isaac Lipshitz. This will allow OptoLight to immediately begin marketing the implant in Europe and other markets outside of the United States. On December 28, 2007, Optolight Vision Technology announced success [Read More]
Summary of Research and Developments in Macular Degeneration: 2008-2009
by Dan Roberts June 11, 2009 Laser Rejuvenates the Retina According to a study announced at the Euretina Congress in May 2008, a laser treatment that “cleans up” Bruch’s membrane may slow down the progression to AMD. Bruch’s membrane is the tissue that separates the photoreceptor cells (our sight cells) from the nourishing blood vessel [Read More]