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Artificial Lighting and the Blue Light Hazard

(The Facts About Lighting and Vision) by Dan Roberts, Founding Director Macular Degeneration Support Originally published on MDSupport, updated October 3, 2011) Contents Introduction What Is Light? The Blue Light Hazard Terms Referring to Measurement of Light Types of Lamps The Problem With Full-Spectrum Lamps Market Survey Summary Discussion Safe Options Live Comparison of Representative [Read More]

AMD Report From ARVO 2011

by Dan Roberts It is important to note at the outset of this report that patients are highly respected across the professional board for their willingness to act as pioneers in the ongoing research. Our participation in clinical trials is greatly appreciated by the researchers. That having been said, here are latest updates on research [Read More]

Summary of Research and Developments in Macular Degeneration, 2010-2011

by Dan Roberts June 19, 2011 Introduction Since 2006, I have done my best to condense the high points of the previous year’s macular degeneration research into a single report that is concise and understandable for the layperson. I do so, because I understand first hand how important it is to be aware of everything [Read More]

Encapsulated Cell Technology (ECT)–A New Drug Delivery System

by Dan Roberts Updated March 30, 2015 A means of delivering drugs into the retina on a time release basis is being developed and proven safe and effective. It is achieved by a method called Encapsulated Cell Technology (ECT), being tested by Neurotech SA with support from the National Eye Institute (NEI), Bethesda, Maryland. A [Read More]