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]
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All About Magnifiers for AMD
by Joe Fontenot, MD, CLVT Medical Director Community Services for Vision Rehabilitation 600 BelAir Blvd. Mobile AL 36606 Reprinted with permission from The Magnifier – Issue #90, Jan – Mar 2013, MD Foundation Almost all people with macular degeneration do see better if things are larger or closer, and magnifiers make things seem larger [Read More]
Stem Cells Found in Human Breast Tissue
by Dan Roberts In March of 2013, an online early edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported that newly discovered stem cells from human breast tissue are more genetically stable than the human induced pluripoint stem cells (hiPS cells) currently being developed. In addition to avoiding the issue of using embryonic [Read More]
Stem Cell Procedures Promising
by Dan Roberts (Updated February 20, 2015) Several studies are showing success at using stem cell transplantation to treat retinal degeneration. This article describes the progress of the research. University of Washington In 2006, a team from the University of Washington used a mix of “growth factors”, natural proteins that encourage cell growth, to coax [Read More]
Locating a Low Vision Specialist
These sites will help you find low vision specialists in your area. Before contacting a specific service, however, you may want to educate yourself about what you should expect. For a good deal of information, see the Low Vision Rehabilitation section of our library. Eschenbach – interactive map and search for low vision professionals by zip/postal [Read More]