age-related macular degeneration Archives

Undiagnosed visual problems can unfairly affect cognitive scores when tests involve visual abilities.

Researchers at the University of South Australia have ascertained that millions of older people with poor vision are at risk ...

Ayah Hadi, Specsavers Botany, New Zealand.

Turning our attention to age-related macular degeneration – Specsavers

by Staff Writer

May 6, 2022

As part of Macula Month, DR JOSEPH PAUL, head of professional services at Specsavers, reveals data and insights on macular ...

Current smokers can develop AMD 5.5 years earlier than never smokers, a study found.

Smoking and alcohol linked to increased risk of AMD

by rhiannon bowman

December 20, 2021

Are smoking, alcohol intake, blood pressure, body mass index, and glycemic traits associated with age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? A group ...

The headset requires no dark-room and features an artificial intelligence-driven onboard technician.

AI-driven headset that detects AMD set for Australian debut

by Myles Hume

September 2, 2020

A US company that has incorporated dark adaptometry into a new wearable headset for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is on ...

AMD is a proxy for complement-activation disorders, which may influence the severity of COVID-19.

Study: AMD patients at higher risk of COVID-19 death

by Myles Hume

August 11, 2020

A new study has found that people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are at greater risk of developing severe complications ...

Approximately 20-25% of patients don't adhere to intravitreal injection treatment in the first 12 months.

Tackling treatment adherence in AMD

by rhiannon bowman

May 19, 2020

As part of Macula Month this May, Insight explores why treatment adherence remains such a major challenge for some patients ...

Protein in blood a direct link to AMD

by Myles Hume

March 20, 2020

Scientists have identified a new protein that could help establish improved diagnosis and treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The ...

Novartis states there is no validated new or changed safety signal for Beovu.

Novartis AMD drug Beovu secures European approval

by Myles Hume

February 28, 2020

European drug regulators have followed in the footsteps of their Australian and US counterparts, following the approval of Novartis’ new ...

Confocal microscope image of mouse retina sparkling with fluorescent molecules. Image courtesy of Keunyoung Kim, Wonkyu Ju and Mark Ellisman, all of the National Center for Microscopy and Imaging Research at UC San Diego.

Gene responsible for ageing of eye found

by Callum Glennen

February 18, 2020

In a discovery that could have significant implications for how age-related ocular diseases are diagnosed and treated, researchers have pinpointed ...