Betadine (povidone-iodine 5%) has become the standard of care for cleansing the eye during anti-VEGF injection procedures. Though the incidence of sensitivity to povidone-iodine (PVPI) is infrequent, some patients are reporting severe and prolonged burning of the conjunctiva.1, 2, 3 Even though the complaints are relatively few, a solution needs to be found to this [Read More]
Category: Therapies, Treatments, and Procedures
Cholesterol and AMD
by Dan Roberts Originally published and updated, April 6, 2013 This is a continuously updated review of research since 2002 on cholesterol and age-related macular degeneration. It presents studies of statin treatment and it introduces recent findings regarding reduction of cholesterol by restoring macrophages. Statins Statins are a type of cholesterol-reducing drug that lower the [Read More]
What Is Macular Degeneration?
by Dan Roberts (Updated 9/12/2023) Audio/visual presentations on all related subjects Recommended books: The First Year: Age-Related Macular Degeneration: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed by Daniel L. Roberts Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide to Saving and Maximizing Your Sight by Lylas Mogk, M.D. and Marja Mogk, Ph.D. Definition Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is [Read More]
New Treatment for Dry AMD Using HuCNS Stem Cells
by Dan Roberts February 2, 2012 StemCells, Inc. announced on February 2, 2012 that the FDA has authorized a Phase I/II clinical trial of a new method using stem cells from the brain to prevent degeneration of the macula in dry AMD patients. Purified human neural stem cells (HuCNS-SC) will be administered by a single [Read More]
Foresee Home Sets New Standard of Care for AMD Patients
by Dan Roberts Updated 3/1/2016 A relatively new technology, called preferential hyperacuity perimetry (PHP) allows eye doctors to detect progression in AMD sooner than with the Amsler grid. The key to the best outcome for treatment of wet AMD is early diagnosis and treatment. The ForeseeHomeª AMD Monitor by Notal Vision is approved by the [Read More]