by Dan Roberts (Updated February 21, 2016) Cone-Rod Dystrophy (CRD) is an inherited progressive disease that causes deterioration of the cone and rod photoreceptor cells and often results in blindness. It can be found as an autosomal dominant trait, but it is usually acquired as autosomal recessive. Symptoms of CRD are seen as decreased visual [Read More]
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Lutein And Zeaxanthin May Offer Protection Against MD
by Dan Roberts 1995 (Updated July 2008) Progress is being made in the study of both lutein and zeaxanthin as potentially effective nutritional supplements for macular degeneration patients. According to a 1995 study, increasing the consumption of dark green, leafy vegetables appears to offer some protection against macular degeneration. Because nutritional factors may play a [Read More]
The Macular Disease Patient Charter
The Macular Disease Patient Charter, a bill of rights for people with macular disease, was developed and endorsed by AMD Alliance International in May 2008. The charter is a tool designed to outline the rights of people living with macular disease. It encourages them to seek the high quality of care they deserve through a [Read More]
Sunglasses and Macular Degeneration
by Dan Roberts May 2008 Why wear sunglasses? If you have a retinal disease, you are probably photosensitive, where too much direct light is painful for your eyes. You also have retinal cells that can be easily damaged by too much light, and some colors of light (even invisible light) have been shown to be [Read More]
Gene Therapy Breakthrough
by Dan Roberts April 28, 2008 According to two studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine*, doctors have, for the first time, used gene replacement therapy to restore vision in patients with Leber’s congenital amaurosis. Leber’s syndrome is a form of retinitis pigmentosa (RP) that affects children and often leads to blindness by [Read More]