| 单词 | macular degeneration |
| 例句 | Several of them, actually, as Vernon has a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration. In defense of Hope: Why the so-called worst character on “Virgin River” is actually the best 2022-08-13T04:00:00Z Despite Perez's age and impaired vision due to glaucoma and macular degeneration, he still works with the ensemble every Sunday at the Westside School of Ballet, where he's been teaching for more than 30 years. At 85, choreographer Rudy Perez is still inspired by the rhythms of everyday life 2015-11-06T05:00:00Z In the early 2000s, after Mr. Anderson began experiencing macular degeneration of his eyes, he could paint only with extreme difficulty. Lennart Anderson, Painter Who Put Modern Twist on the Masters, Dies at 87 2015-10-19T04:00:00Z He has irreversible macular degeneration, he tells me, so he can’t make out faces very well. For Peter Brook, the Experimental Showman, ‘Nothing Is Ever Finished’ 2019-09-18T04:00:00Z Although the project celebrates the early and late works of artists, some painting through their macular degeneration diagnosis declined to be involved. Artists Who Lose Their Vision, Then See Clearly 2018-06-19T04:00:00Z In the last years of her life, when she had macular degeneration, it was sad because she could never sight-read in that same way that she could when I was a child. “The World Is, of Course, Insane”: An Interview with Errol Morris 2019-10-28T04:00:00Z Despite losing some eyesight to macular degeneration, Ms. Dench still seems elfin, determined to focus on “the pluses.” Queen! Bow Down to Tattoo-Flashing Octogenarian Dame Dench 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z Lutein, meso-zeaxanthin and zeaxanthin have been shown to be particularly important for eye health and can reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration, which leads to blurring of your central vision. We’re told to "eat a rainbow" of fruit and vegetables. Here’s what each color does in our body 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z He also can no longer read because of macular degeneration. Is Stan Lee Being Held Prisoner by Real-Life Villains? 2018-04-13T04:00:00Z By then blind from macular degeneration, Ms. Stevenson played Teiresias, the sightless seer, in the Euripides play. Margot Stevenson, Prolific Broadway Actress, Dies at 98 2011-01-07T06:15:01Z Thousands of elderly patients with macular degeneration could be spared monthly hospital visits and eye injections with a new radiation treatment, according to the Telegraph. Today in healthcare: Tuesday 20 November 2012-11-20T16:53:00Z Lutein is a nutrient also found in spinach and helps prevent cataracts and macular degeneration. Perspective | Hints From Heloise: Grandma knew the recipe for success 2019-11-12T05:00:00Z When macular degeneration struck Anderson in the early 2000s, the defined lines of his still lifes and streetscapes loosened up, and details were scaled back. Artists Who Lose Their Vision, Then See Clearly 2018-06-19T04:00:00Z The Age-Related Eye Disease studies, two large multicenter trials, make a convincing case for taking L/Z early if you are diagnosed with macular degeneration, because they might prevent progression to more serious disease. Lutein supplements are everywhere. Here’s what you need to know about this nutrient. 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z It emerged a year ago that Dench was suffering from macular degeneration, the leading cause of severe vision loss in people over 60, and she relied on friends to read scripts to her. Actress Judi Dench rules on stage despite age taking toll 2013-03-26T16:05:36Z Fitzpatrick — an Air Force veteran and CEO of a technology company whose vision loss stems from Stargardt disease, a form of macular degeneration — calls it an inside joke. They can’t see, but blind hockey players can pass, shoot and score 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z Now, despite a severe case of macular degeneration, she spent her time pursuing her lifelong passion, art history. W. G. Sebald and the Emigrants 2016-08-25T04:00:00Z Pablo Picasso probably wasn’t thinking about macular degeneration when he remarked: “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist as we grow up.” Artists Who Lose Their Vision, Then See Clearly 2018-06-19T04:00:00Z Lutein and zeaxanthin are believed to protect eye tissue from sunlight damage and reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration. Healthful mayonnaise-free coleslaw After the diagnosis of macular degeneration, Mr. Prigent reinvented himself as a dealer in antiques. Roger Prigent, Photographer Turned Antiques Dealer, Dies at 89 2012-12-17T03:34:26Z He retired in 1991 but continued to contribute to The Times' daily and Sunday Calendar sections and wrote two books despite becoming legally blind from age-related macular degeneration in 1999. Charles Champlin dies at 88; former L.A. Times arts editor, critic 2014-11-17T05:00:00Z In March 2020, he gave an interview to the tabloid Chelcheragh marking the Persian New Year, in which he described being unable to read or write any longer due to macular degeneration. Iran’s Iraj Pezeshkzad, who wrote ‘My Uncle Napoleon,’ dies 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z In 2019, though suffering from the macular degeneration that had stopped his tennis game, he set up a new literary agency on his own.Mr. Sterling Lord, Premier Literary Agent, Is Dead at 102 2022-09-04T04:00:00Z There is also strong evidence that lutein and zeaxanthin protect against age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in the United States and most industrialized countries. Lutein supplements are everywhere. Here’s what you need to know about this nutrient. 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z Our experiments explain how this happens, and we hope this leads to therapies that slow macular degeneration, such as a new kind of eye drop.” Blue light from phone screens accelerates blindness, study finds 2018-08-09T04:00:00Z By then macular degeneration had robbed Ms. Barry of much of her sight, but she took the stage, and sang, with her usual grace. Claire Barry, Half of Yiddish Singing Duo, Dies at 94 2014-11-30T05:00:00Z The brief says that he is losing vision in his left eye because of wet macular degeneration and a lack of treatment and that he needs surgery to address a cataract in his other eye. Harvey Weinstein appeals sexual assault conviction with focus on juror who penned novel 2021-04-05T04:00:00Z Mr. Prigent received a diagnosis of macular degeneration in the late 1970s and had been blind for the last decade, Mr. Osborne said. Roger Prigent, Photographer Turned Antiques Dealer, Dies at 89 2012-12-17T03:34:26Z This solo work deals with illness, too: wet macular degeneration, which will leave Grace, a famous writer, blind. In ‘Inner Voices,’ Two Solo Musicals About Illness 2014-10-20T04:00:00Z Then there’s a combination supplement that may slow the progression of macular degeneration. Perspective | Most dietary supplements don’t do anything. Why do we spend $35 billion a year on them? 2020-01-24T05:00:00Z Kessler’s mother has macular degeneration that impairs her vision, but she had resisted moving somewhere with full-time caregivers, so Cooke guided the family through finding a home health aide. How companies are helping employees stuck between work and caring for aging parents 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z His team has also developed the method for opthalmologic applications in cell cultures and successfully evaluated it in animal models under various conditions, for example to treat hereditary macular degeneration with gene therapy. New methods for effective transport of large genes in gene therapy 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Wet age-related macular degeneration causes vision loss due to the uncontrolled growth and leakage of blood vessels in the back of the eye. New strategy for eye condition could replace injections with eyedrops 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z In recent years, Perez’s vision had been severely impaired due to glaucoma and macular degeneration. Groundbreaking choreographer Rudy Perez, a trailblazer of postmodern dance, dies at age 93 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z I’m 85 years old and am in reasonably good health considering my age — mild hypertension, cured prostate cancer and macular degeneration. Don't give me CPR, even at the Mariners | Op-Ed 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Its absence may set them up for ailments such as cardiovascular disease and macular degeneration. Your cells don’t have the genome you were born with. Project aims to chart impact of new mutations 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z The retired health visitor has a number of eye conditions including "wet" macular degeneration - which means her eyesight could deteriorate quickly without regular eye injections. Eye care: Wales faces tidal wave of blindness - doctor 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z Since revealing in 2012 that she was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration, the “Philomena” and “Skyfall” actor has been open about how her failing eyesight has strained daily life as well as her acting career. Judi Dench says she can no longer see on film sets: 'And I can't see to read' 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z The study builds on years of research suggesting a physiological link between Alzheimer’s disease and retinal deterioration such as macular degeneration and glaucoma, according to commentary published with it. Study links loss of vision to dementia in old age 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z While Hansen’s age and macular degeneration play a role in his working methods, it’s inaccurate to simply conclude that his style now is less controlled. At 101, Seattle-area artist Gaylen Hansen keeps painting 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Some researchers are seeking to combat macular degeneration, a common cause of blindness, by reprogramming cells in the eye to support light-sensitive retinal cells. Synthetic Morphology Lets Scientists Create New Life-Forms 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Eye care experts argue that it is vital to prioritise patients based on urgency because diseases such as glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration can lead to permanent blindness more quickly than some other eye conditions. Eye care: Wales faces tidal wave of blindness - doctor 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z For example, three different studies in 2005 identified a gene for a protein involved in regulating inflammation in the body that is associated with a disease-causing blindness called age-related macular degeneration. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z Mr Gaines first received support from Blind Veterans UK in 2016 after losing his sight much later in life due to age-related macular degeneration. D-Day veteran Edward Gaines from Poole dies aged 98 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z As a result, people taking St. John’s wort might be more vulnerable to macular degeneration or even cataracts. Watch out for sunburn while on St. John’s wort 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z The esteemed actor has been struggling with age-related macular degeneration, which causes the gradual loss of vision, for more than a decade, first revealing her diagnosis in 2012. Judi Dench says her deteriorating eyesight has made it 'impossible' to read scripts 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z The 88-year-old Oscar-winning actress, who has spoken about her macular degeneration before, says now it’s making it “impossible” to continue acting. Judi Dench says degenerative eye condition is making it ‘impossible’ to act 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z For the first time, she saw some worrisome “lines” in my retina that could be a precursor to age-related macular degeneration. What are the best home remedies for man-of-war stings? 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z This achievement, reported in Nature, offers a better way to study eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss and blindness. Scientists Revive Human Retinas after Death 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z “When you start to reach the age of wisdom,” he says, meaning one’s 60s, it’s worth getting checked for other age-related eye conditions such as cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma. Perspective | More than reading glasses — new options for ‘old’ eyes 2022-07-17T04:00:00Z “In response to the numerous articles in the media concerning my eye condition, macular degeneration, I do not wish for this to be overblown,” she told “Entertainment Tonight” in 2012. Judi Dench says her deteriorating eyesight has made it 'impossible' to read scripts 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z But clinical trials underway involving stem cells target conditions such as macular degeneration, Parkinson’s disease and heart attack damage. High-flying experiment: Do stem cells grow better in space? 2022-07-17T04:00:00Z A: AMD or age-related macular degeneration results in a loss of focus in the middle of the field of vision. What are the best home remedies for man-of-war stings? 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z His research focus is the immune system, eye inflammation and age-related macular degeneration. Univ. of Michigan names experienced leader Ono as president 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z It will pay for care related to diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma or age-related macular degeneration, and it covers cataract surgery. New Dementia Prevention Method May Be Behavioral, Not Prescribed 2022-07-03T04:00:00Z Mr Williams told BBC Wales Live the main areas of ophthalmology with "harmful delays" in Wales were macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic eye disease. NHS delays: Avoidable blindness fears over eye care waits 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z This time around, Mr Skipper, who has macular degeneration, brought in a calculator and a magnifying glass to help him see the questions better. Cambridgeshire man, 92, sits GCSE maths exams 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z He wrote that he had macular degeneration, arterial stents and nerve damage from shingles. Roger Angell, editor, baseball writer at the New Yorker, dies at 101 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z Firstly they went to Russia and a Moscow eye hospital, where her macular degeneration was diagnosed. The Paralympian who posed for Playboy 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z Aging often brings impairments to vision, including cataracts, macular degeneration and loss of peripheral vision, as well as other physical and cognitive problems. When should older adults stop driving? It depends. 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z Possible complications include kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke, nerve damage, macular degeneration, blindness, vascular issues and even amputations. New Cases of Childhood Diabetes Rose during the Pandemic 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z The decision was partly inspired because her grandmother has macular degeneration and cannot read comfortably. A mixture of sadness and pride for Patty T at Mission Hills 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z I have dry macular degeneration, so having a smartphone is worthless to me as the letters are too small to read or type. Feedback: What the theater critic saw in the drama of the Australian Open 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z Omega-3s may help protect against dry eye, too, as well as age-related macular degeneration, which impairs vision in the center of the retina. Consistently eating the right foods can help your hearing, vision and teeth 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z Age-related health challenges that can impair driving ability include arthritis, glaucoma, macular degeneration, glare sensitivity, hearing loss, cognitive decline and dementia. Keeping Older Drivers Protected on the Road 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z Tobacco smoking has been tied to age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts—some of the leading causes of blindness and severe vision loss worldwide. Cigarette Smoke Kills Eye Cells 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z Gleitman continued to produce new work even in recent years, after macular degeneration left her nearly blind. This week’s passages 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z Ms. Jessen had to stop flying in 2017 because of macular degeneration, and Ms. Funk fought for 60 years to finally get her trip to space. Wally Funk Is Defying Gravity and 60 Years of Exclusion From Space 2021-07-19T04:00:00Z And obesity has been linked to a higher risk of cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, Andreoli says. Consistently eating the right foods can help your hearing, vision and teeth 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z Millions worldwide live with deficits in both eyes from retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, infection, cancer or trauma. Electrodes That Stimulate the Brain Reveal the Roots of Conscious Experience 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z According to the report, the Florida clinic treated three women suffering age-related macular degeneration by injecting liposuction-derived stem cells directly into their eyeballs. Column: Paper boosting stem cell firm's treatments is retracted 2021-05-04T04:00:00Z Adrian Wagner lost most of his sight because of Stargardt disease, a genetic condition that leads to macular degeneration and vision loss. In interviews, the disabled reveal not only their struggles but also their passions and senses of humor 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z Melgen specialized in treating macular degeneration, the major cause of vision loss for people 50 or over. Blind spot: The eye doctor, the U.S. senator and one of Trump's last-minute intercessions 2021-01-28T05:00:00Z Prosecutors had accused Melgen of endangering patients with needless injections to treat macular degeneration and other unnecessary medical care, describing his actions as "truly horrific" and "barbaric and inhumane," according to a court filing. Trump’s pardons included health care execs behind massive frauds 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z It’s an inherited form of macular degeneration that causes central vision loss over time. How two blind brothers became Two Blind Brothers for a cause 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z In another program, users embody Alfred, a 74-year-old man with high frequency hearing loss and age-related macular degeneration. With virtual reality, caregivers can become patients 2020-08-23T04:00:00Z And as the “silver tsunami” of aging baby boomers sweeps the nation, age-related eye diseases and conditions, like macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, are expected to surge. Technology bridges the gap to better sight 2020-07-12T04:00:00Z Surgery is needed to repair retinal detachment - while those with macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy require monthly injections in order to prevent their sight deteriorating and potentially losing their sight completely. Thousands 'risking eyesight' due to missed care 2020-06-10T04:00:00Z Ms Davis reassured people they would be safeguarded accessing care, but warned: "If you lose your sight because of a sight-threatening condition, such as macular degeneration, we can't restore that sight once it is gone." People scared to get help are 'going slowly blind' 2020-05-22T04:00:00Z Then there’s the dry macular degeneration in both eyes, which has left him almost blind. The ride of Sam Snead’s life - Golf Digest 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z With the virtual reality goggles, the viewer’s eyesight is reduced by a dark spot in the middle of the visual field simulating macular degeneration. With virtual reality, caregivers can become patients 2020-08-23T04:00:00Z The cholesterol-rich yolk also contains substances that help the eyes: lutein and zeaxanthin, which stave off cataracts and macular degeneration. The Big Number: One egg a day will not increase cardiovascular disease risks, analysis says 2020-02-21T05:00:00Z Ophthalmologists looked at the number of procedures for macular degeneration or retinal detachment over a three-month period for eye clinics across the UK. Thousands 'risking eyesight' due to missed care 2020-06-10T04:00:00Z In court filings, his lawyers and family said he suffered health problems that included macular degeneration, a heart condition and dementia. Bernard Ebbers, WorldCom CEO convicted in historic fraud scandal, dies at 78 2020-02-03T05:00:00Z This includes simulations of conditions such as macular degeneration, dementia and those that affect mobility. Virtual Reality Has an Accessibility Problem 2020-01-29T05:00:00Z The software also takes the user for a tour of the changes inside the retina as macular degeneration advances. With virtual reality, caregivers can become patients 2020-08-23T04:00:00Z Why didn’t you mention saffron to the reader a few weeks ago who was looking for something to keep her age-related macular degeneration from getting worse? Saffron might slow age-related macular degeneration 2020-01-08T05:00:00Z That describes Dorothy Lakin, 93, whose recent medical history includes heart failure, macular degeneration, falls, colon cancer and heart valve surgeries, and a stroke. Older People Need Geriatricians. Where Will They Come From? 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z Biologic drugs are among the most expensive medications and treat life-threatening ailments such as cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and macular degeneration. What would happen if the ACA went away? 2019-12-18T05:00:00Z If you’re 65 or older, see an ophthalmologist every year or two to be evaluated for eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma. How to interpret your medical tests numbers 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z MACUGEN: Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in people age 60 and older. Gene Therapy Arrives 2019-12-03T05:00:00Z A: There have been two major clinical trials that demonstrated benefit from supplements to slow the progression of macular degeneration. Chicken soup to soothe the common cold? Here’s why the home remedy works. 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z What we really need are ways to prevent or cure diseases: diabetes, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, cancer, macular degeneration — the list is endless. Opinion | We don’t need a new currency from Facebook 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z She stopped traveling in 2011 when she developed macular degeneration and her vision began to fade. Lending a Hand, in New York and Beyond 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z Q: I developed early-stage macular degeneration some 20 years ago, and completely turned it around by taking bilberry. Vitamin E oil for toenail fungus 2019-10-15T04:00:00Z The companies will initially focus on three areas: tackling personalized therapies for the eye disease macular degeneration; cell and gene therapy; and drug design. Novartis and Microsoft join forces to develop drugs using AI 2019-10-01T04:00:00Z Q: I would like to know how to keep my macular degeneration from getting worse. Chicken soup to soothe the common cold? Here’s why the home remedy works. 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z At 88, Mary Bish still enjoys reading but suffers from macular degeneration and struggles to get to a bookshop or library due to mobility issues. Why the Booker shortlist is taxing some readers 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z As medical director of the private London Eye Hospital, the surgeon offered an operation implanting innovative lenses in people with age-related macular degeneration. Celebrity eye surgeon struck off 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z My ophthalmologist confirmed that it was the onset of macular degeneration and that it’s completely gone now. Vitamin E oil for toenail fungus 2019-10-15T04:00:00Z They do not discuss ongoing clinical trials using induced pluripotent stem cells to treat medical conditions such as macular degeneration, Parkinson’s disease or spinal injury. From reproduction to the right to die: bioethics now 2019-08-12T04:00:00Z He had carpel tunnel syndrome in his left hand, a bad shoulder and macular degeneration that made it hard for him to see the ball at address. It's time to remember Sam Snead - Golf Digest 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z Smokers are around three times more likely to get age-related macular degeneration - a condition affecting a person's central vision, meaning that they lose their ability to see fine details. Smoking 'damages eyes as well as lungs' 2019-07-01T04:00:00Z I was thrilled to write about the renegade ophthalmologist who treated a patient who was going blind from macular degeneration with a novel therapy. A Streamlined Pathway to Drug Approval 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z There are effective medical treatments for macular degeneration. Vitamin E oil for toenail fungus 2019-10-15T04:00:00Z Who are ophthalmologists going to call when their patients are newly diagnosed with macular degeneration, glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy? Where will the visually impaired turn now that Sight Connection is closing? 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z The clinic treated three women for macular degeneration, an eye condition, by injecting liposuction-derived stem cells directly into their eyeballs. Backing the FDA, a federal judge delivers a blow against bogus stem cell clinics 2019-06-03T04:00:00Z About 14 years ago, Rev. Philip Dunn of Valley Christian Assembly lost his eyesight due to macular degeneration. A reverend's miracle: Man's sight restored after going blind 14 years ago 2019-06-02T04:00:00Z The patient regained sight and the treatment of age-related macular degeneration was forever transformed. A Streamlined Pathway to Drug Approval 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z Regular eye exams are especially important with age, when the risk of conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration rises. As people age, regular eye exams are important 2019-05-03T04:00:00Z Eggs are good sources of phosphorus, potassium, vitamins A and D, and various B vitamins, and are especially high in lutein and zeaxanthin, which help protect against age-related macular degeneration. Should You Be Eating Eggs? 2019-04-22T04:00:00Z One of the museum’s curators, Katrina Stacy, says O’Keeffe in her later years developed visual impairment from macular degeneration and turned her attention to sculpture. Georgia O’Keeffe Museum tackles visitors’ color blindness 2019-04-15T04:00:00Z The woman, 78, had macular degeneration and had visited a Miami clinic offering a new treatment: injections of stem cells made from fat in her belly. This clinic’s experimental stem cell treatment blinded patients. Years later, the government is still trying to stop it. 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z Virtual reality equipment will allow people to feel what it is like to have macular degeneration and other conditions “to help develop empathy” said Saborio. Don’t just age. Age well. It’s one of 4 wellness events happening now 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z When Mr. Merwin developed macular degeneration in recent years, she served as his literary assistant, helping him read and write until her death in 2017. W.S. Merwin, poet of austere lyricism who twice won the Pulitzer Prize, dies at 91 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z Now, Voigt has lost almost all of his sight due to macular degeneration, and wants to see his Purple Heart in his hands before he goes completely blind. Korean War veteran, 86, hoping to recover Purple Heart before losing his vision 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z These particles might intensify color sensation to treat patients with macular degeneration, a leading cause of age-related vision loss, in which the photoreceptor cells gradually die over time. Nanoparticles give mice night vision 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z Eventually, researchers say, stem cells could be used to treat many diseases, including macular degeneration, diabetes and Parkinson’s. ‘Miraculous’ stem cell therapy has sickened people in five states 2019-02-26T05:00:00Z Rev. Philip Dunn, of the Valley Christian Assembly in Charleston, never left the pulpit after losing his sight to cataracts and macular degeneration and listened to the Bible on tape to prepare his services. Reverend says 'miracle' restored his sight 14 years after losing vision 2019-01-23T05:00:00Z For more than a dozen years, Mr. Culver had macular degeneration, which impaired his vision and prevented him from driving. John C. Culver, Iowa Democrat who served in House and Senate, dies at 86 2018-12-28T05:00:00Z Recently, Mr. Harari learned that his wife, to whom he speaks and often cries with every day for an hour, is losing her sight to macular degeneration. ‘You Feel Like You’re Being Hugged’: Going Blind Let Him See a World of Kindness 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z Audiobooks were a lifeline for my father, an avid reader, after macular degeneration stole his vision. Opinion | Is Listening to a Book the Same Thing as Reading It? 2018-12-08T05:00:00Z Included in that payload are equipment for several science experiments, including the potential to help with macular degeneration and research that may significantly improve wound healing – including tissue regeneration. NASA astronaut describes 'profound potential' of breakthrough space experiments 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z Sarah, 30, lives in Tehran and buys prescription medication for her elderly father, who she says suffers from age-related macular degeneration, an incurable eye disease. Fresh sanctions on Iran are already choking off medicine imports, economists say 2018-11-17T05:00:00Z Researchers are also looking at reprogramming the eye’s own cells to address congenital issues like retinitis pigmentosa and other degenerative diseases like age-related macular degeneration. How Can Science Help Reverse Blindness? 2018-11-17T05:00:00Z It’s the most common form of juvenile macular degeneration, and it decreases a patient’s central vision. Blind teen to compete in Ironman Triathlon 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z The results, it turns out, are innocuous enough, other than the fact that I’m predisposed to age-related macular degeneration. Blood, spit and swabs: can you trust home medical-testing kits? 2018-09-22T04:00:00Z Although age-related macular degeneration affects people of all ages, it’s most likely to occur after age 60. Blue light from your phone may be permanently damaging your eyes 2018-09-21T04:00:00Z He may also have suffered from macular degeneration, although experts could never really tell. Obituary: Denis Norden 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z After some people went blind, thanks to an unauthorized stem-cell procedure to treat macular degeneration, the U.S. The latest worker benefit: Freezing stem cells in case they're useful someday 2018-08-30T04:00:00Z Throughout their relationship, Ms Foerster suffered from breast cancer and cervical cancer, underwent 29 back surgeries, blindness caused by macular degeneration and a rare bone infection that caused amputation of both legs in 2016. US woman 'legally marries' deceased partner 2018-08-29T04:00:00Z She has had 29 back surgeries, survived breast and cervical cancer, and endured macular degeneration that has left her legally blind. Judge declares Utah women, 1 dead, to be legally married 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z “My mother had very bad arthritis in her hands and macular degeneration,” said Mr. Newman, “so day-to-day tasks like opening drawers or doors were very hard for her. It was a struggle.” Decorating Strategies to Live at Home—Stylishly—Into Your 80s 2018-08-23T04:00:00Z Stan’s friends have become steadily more concerned as he has struggled with macular degeneration, hearing loss and a bout of pneumonia. Has Stan Lee put his troubles behind him? 2018-07-20T04:00:00Z Unity Biotech is also working toward clinical trials of drugs for glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic neuropathy — all considered diseases of aging. Live longer in fine fettle? Mouse study shows drug cocktail keeps aging at bay 2018-07-10T04:00:00Z Stem Cell Clinic was injected directly into their eyes in 2015 to treat macular degeneration. F.D.A. Moves to Stop Rogue Clinics From Using Unapproved Stem Cell Therapies 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z Stem Cell after seeking treatment for vision loss caused by macular degeneration. DOJ moves to shut down two stem cell clinics 2018-05-09T04:00:00Z Lutein gets a lot of credit for helping to prevent macular degeneration. From oatmeal to sardines, 7 foods that really can help hearts stay healthy 2018-05-04T04:00:00Z Yaffa represented two women who reached confidential settlements after losing vision following stem cell injections for macular degeneration at U.S. Miracle cures or modern quackery? Stem cell clinics multiply, with heartbreaking results for some patients. 2018-04-29T04:00:00Z Parents regularly ask Trotter about their child’s 23andMe mail-in genetic tests, detailing their projected risks of lactose intolerance or macular degeneration. Decoding your baby's DNA: It can be done. But should it be? 2018-04-22T04:00:00Z Common eye disorders, like glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration, will be tougher to tackle because they involve multiple genes as well as lifestyle factors, Cherry cautioned. Medical breakthrough: Seattle man is first adult to get new gene therapy for vision 2018-04-01T04:00:00Z Early results suggest that some approaches are working: a long-awaited report this week shows improved vision in two people with age-related macular degeneration, a disease that destroys the sharpness of vision2. How human embryonic stem cells sparked a revolution 2018-03-19T04:00:00Z Douglas, who is from London, developed severe age-related macular degeneration in his right eye three years ago. 'I've been given my sight back' 2018-03-19T04:00:00Z When he was in his early 20s, he learned that he had Stargardt disease, a juvenile form of macular degeneration that eroded his vision over the ensuing decade. Opinion | Am I Going Blind? 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z But for a patient with lung cancer, diabetes with complications, depression and macular degeneration, risk adjustment triples the amount to just over $27,000 a year. What Medicare Could Learn From Netflix 2018-02-20T05:00:00Z Trainees wear goggles that imitate the loss of peripheral vision associated with dementia; they also mimic the effects of cataracts, macular degeneration and yellowing that are common as one ages. Perspective | Loud banging, foot pain, and flashes of light - my eight minutes as a dementia patient 2017-12-25T05:00:00Z Q: Is there a good supplement for preventing macular degeneration? Can a vitamin really help prevent skin cancer? 2017-12-24T05:00:00Z When this support layer fails, it causes macular degeneration and blindness. 'I've been given my sight back' 2018-03-19T04:00:00Z My father has macular degeneration in both eyes and is legally blind. Opinion | Am I Going Blind? 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z They found that exercising vigorously five or more days a week was associated with a 54 percent increased risk of macular degeneration in men. Vigorous Exercise Tied to Macular Degeneration in Men 2017-12-14T05:00:00Z The defense, which spoke for about two hours Thursday, said Menendez’s intervention in the Medicare dispute reflected his interest in the agency’s policy on the “multi-dosing” of a drug for macular degeneration. Jury deliberations expected to begin next week in Menendez trial 2017-11-02T04:00:00Z Full of cheer and wearing white sneakers, she shies from talking about her macular degeneration and arthritic knuckles. The new reality of old age in America 2017-09-29T04:00:00Z Dry age-related macular degeneration is more common and caused by the retinal pigment epithelium breaking down. 'I've been given my sight back' 2018-03-19T04:00:00Z Dench’s eyesight had deteriorated in recent years due to macular degeneration, so scripts need to be read to her. At 82, Judi Dench’s mission remains the same: ‘To learn’ 2017-09-20T04:00:00Z Genetic markers for predisposition for macular degeneration would certainly help the research for studying this condition. Vigorous Exercise Tied to Macular Degeneration in Men 2017-12-14T05:00:00Z Three elderly patients with macular degeneration were left blind after getting treatment from the company, according to an article in the New England Journal of Medicine. Smallpox vaccine used in risky cancer therapy seized from San Diego stem cell company 2017-08-28T04:00:00Z Four years ago, Hunt was diagnosed with macular degeneration - an incurable eye disease that causes vision loss. Eastern Minnesota gallery honors longtime artist 2017-08-14T04:00:00Z Don sunglasses all year round to prevent corneal burns, skin cancer on the eyelids, cataracts, and macular degeneration. 7 Things You Should Never Do to Your Eyes 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z A report this year in The New England Journal of Medicine also documented three women who were blinded after a Florida clinic injected them with stem cells to treat macular degeneration. The rise of unproven stem cell therapies turned this obscure scientist into an industry watchdog 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z There is the possibility that macular degeneration causes vigorous exercise. Vigorous Exercise Tied to Macular Degeneration in Men 2017-12-14T05:00:00Z Stem cells have tremendous potential in the medical field when it comes to the treatment of illnesses like Alzheimer's, macular degeneration, heart disease and stroke. Canada 150: What is Canada really good at? - BBC News 2017-07-08T04:00:00Z Hanneken couldn’t find a cause, but kept the record until she encountered another macular degeneration patient with a similar complaint, and found they were both taking PPIs. Popular stomach acid blockers linked to higher death rates 2017-07-03T04:00:00Z In clinical trials to treat everything from diabetes to macular degeneration to ALS, researchers are injecting the cells in efforts to cure patients. Resurrected: A Controversial Trial to Bring the Dead Back to Life 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z In a second trial starting around the same time, a different team in Zhengzhou will use ES cells to target vision loss caused by age-related macular degeneration. Trials of embryonic stem cells to launch in China 2017-05-30T04:00:00Z Fifteen years ago, macular degeneration began to take her sight. EXCHANGE: Moline man’s cap collection is growing 2017-05-20T04:00:00Z And in 2015, she revealed she has macular degeneration and glaucoma, saying at the time her vision was "closing in now". Roseanne revival: What have the cast been doing for the last 20 years? - BBC News 2017-05-17T04:00:00Z So Unity is taking aim at glaucoma, macular degeneration, and arthritis; the fridge in its lab is stocked with human eyeballs and knee cartilage. Silicon Valley’s Quest to Live Forever 2017-03-27T04:00:00Z No more studies of macular degeneration, glaucoma or cataracts. President Trump's budget proposals: Readers weigh in 2017-03-24T04:00:00Z Three women with macular degeneration became permanently blind after undergoing an unproven stem-cell treatment touted as a clinical trial at a South Florida clinic. Three women blinded by unapproved stem-cell ‘treatment’ at South Florida clinic 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z Three women who underwent stem-cell procedures to treat macular degeneration, which slowly causes blindness, lost much or all of their sight. Republicans, Syria, Geert Wilders: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z As macular degeneration began to cause her eyesight to worsen, she found an option that helped - tablets. EXCHANGE: Technology adds extra dimension to seniors’ lives 2017-02-26T05:00:00Z “He would work with farmers out in western Oklahoma that ended up getting macular degeneration or something and think that their life was over,” Watkins said. Blind man builds wheelchair ramp for house 2017-01-08T05:00:00Z Senator said this year that he had lost some of his eyesight to macular degeneration and a small stroke, the AP reported. Former Astronaut John Glenn Hospitalized in Ohio 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in people older than 75 in the United States. Three women blinded by unapproved stem-cell ‘treatment’ at South Florida clinic 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z The majority of patients here are getting basic checkups and prescriptions written or updated, but occasionally – as with the dentists – the optometrists diagnose more serious health issues: glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetes. The enormous pop-up clinic trying to bridge America’s health divide | Amy Woolard 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z No one was certain of the cause, but the sisters suspected glaucoma or macular degeneration that accompanies the aging process. Sisters of St. Joseph celebrate beloved century-old carol 2016-11-20T05:00:00Z Other eye- and skin-healthy antioxidants in pumpkins are the phytonutrients lutein and zeaxanthin, which research suggests may reduce the risk of cataracts and slow the development of age-related macular degeneration. Beyond the pumpkin-spice latte: how to cook with nutrient-rich pumpkin 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z But the onset of macular degeneration in 1995 meant not only that she could no longer work, but she could also no longer read her beloved newspapers. The Female Correspondent Who Scooped the World 2016-10-10T04:00:00Z The lenses also can be used in people with eye problems, including mild macular degeneration, that rule out traditional multifocal lenses. New lens implant adds twist to cataract surgery business 2016-10-01T04:00:00Z The most serious vision problem is age-related macular degeneration. Don’t Wait Until You’re Older to Fight Getting Old 2016-08-29T04:00:00Z Sixty-six percent were aware of cataracts; 63 percent, glaucoma; 50 percent, macular degeneration; and 37 percent, diabetic retinopathy. Blindness Biggest Fear for Many Americans 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z "These include important systemic diseases such as diabetes and eye diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration," he added. Routine Eye Exams See Vision Problems You Miss 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z Machine learning algorithms will scour the images for signs of diseases such as macular degeneration and diabetes-related sight loss. Google's DeepMind to peek at NHS eye scans for disease analysis - BBC News 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z That includes most chemotherapy drugs, as well as injected and infused drugs for macular degeneration, rheumatoid arthritis, some immune diseases and other conditions. Medicare weighs changes to controversial plan on cancer meds 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z Takahashi says that the therapy halted the woman's macular degeneration and brightened her vision. How iPS cells changed the world 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z Regeneron's two top executives competed in the annual event during the 1970s and went on to build one of the world's biggest biotech companies, with cutting-edge drugs for fighting macular degeneration, cancer and cholesterol. Biotech Regeneron replaces Intel as sponsor of Science Talent Search 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z These drugs — to treat various types of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, macular degeneration and other conditions — are typically administered in doctors’ offices or hospital clinics. Proposal to Reduce Medicare Drug Payments Is Widely Criticized 2016-05-22T04:00:00Z Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss among older Americans, the U.S. Newer Drugs Helping Older People With Eye Disease 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z The biggest causes of blindness are macular degeneration and glaucoma, Sommer added. 25 Million Americans Will Struggle With Vision Problems by 2050 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z His is caused by macular degeneration - Stargardt disease - which means he has 2/20 vision in both eyes. The albino who confronted a witchdoctor - BBC News 2016-05-15T04:00:00Z Later, they receive a long-term dividend by preventing, or greatly reducing, their risk of suffering from the noncommunicable diseases of adulthood, such as arthritis, osteoporosis, macular degeneration and the ubiquitous heart disease. The Hottest New Diet Isn’t a Diet at All 2016-04-29T04:00:00Z A pioneering new treatment is giving is new hope for those with macular degeneration, a form of blindness that affects hundreds of thousands of elderly people in Britain. Gene therapy could help those with macular degeneration - BBC News 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z He has also begun to develop gene therapy trials to treat more common forms of blindness, such as retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration. Gene therapy reverses sight loss and is long-lasting - BBC News 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z Headphones muffled his hearing and goggles left him with only the peripheral vision that results from macular degeneration. This suit makes you feel what it’s like to be 85, and it’s not that good 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z The government's goal is to get high drug costs under control, especially expensive injected and infused drugs for conditions such as cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and macular degeneration, the Associated Press reported. Health Highlights: April 12, 2016 2016-04-12T04:00:00Z Injected and infused drugs for such conditions as macular degeneration, rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease are also affected. A Medicare proposal to test new ways of paying for chemotherapy and other drugs given in a doctor's office has sparked a furious battle, and cancer doctors are demanding that the Obama administration scrap the experiment 2016-04-11T04:00:00Z Headphones muffled his hearing while goggles left him with only peripheral vision due to macular degeneration while the suit's joints were adjusted to simulate the stiffness of rheumatoid arthritis. Suit that mimics life at age 85 has no creases, just creaks 2016-04-06T04:00:00Z The co-creator of the R70i Age Suit, Bran Ferren, says the suit simulates several ailments of old age such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and a hearing problem that produces ringing in the ears. At New Jersey museum, getting older is a virtual reality 2016-04-01T04:00:00Z “This is called age-related macular degeneration,” the suit’s inventor, Bran Ferren, said at a preview on Thursday. A Futuristic Suit That Gives You a Taste of Old Age 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z Combination drug treatments may be more effective against macular degeneration, Dr. Gentile said. Fighting Macular Degeneration 2016-03-19T04:00:00Z Maggard was Tims’ first, and so far only, patient to receive a relatively new telescope implant designed to restore vision to the center blind spot that occurs in late-stage macular degeneration. Eye patient sees huge improvement through tiny telescope 2016-03-12T05:00:00Z In white people, she said, the major cause of blindness at older ages is usually age-related macular degeneration, progressive damage to the central portion of the retina. Causes of Blindness Vary for Older Adults 2016-03-05T05:00:00Z But when she was recently declared legally blind as a result of macular degeneration, she switched from boiling handmade pasta to pan-frying gnocchi. You want to cook. You need to cook. Now you can’t see. Here’s what to do. 2016-02-29T05:00:00Z "This may benefit millions of patients with macular degeneration and slow their progression to more serious disease." High-Dose Statins May Ease Macular Degeneration for Some 2016-02-04T05:00:00Z Q. Are there any new treatments in the pipeline for age-related macular degeneration? Fighting Macular Degeneration 2016-03-19T04:00:00Z Six months later, a severe case of dry macular degeneration robbed the vision in her right eye, too. Eye patient sees huge improvement through tiny telescope 2016-03-12T05:00:00Z I was told I had hereditary degenerative myopia at age 8, and now in middle age, I also have macular degeneration in one eye and fast-growing cataracts in both. Travelers in the Dark 1454-09-14T05:00:00Z It expects potential annual sales of up to $2 billion each for experimental treatments for migraine headaches and for a leading cause of blindness called macular degeneration. Pfizer, Allergan say combined drug pipeline 'underappreciated' 2016-01-12T05:00:00Z A VR-type headset was fitted over my eyes, and a Genworth representative showed me what would happen if I developed conditions like macular degeneration, cataracts, or glaucoma. I aged 40 years in 15 minutes by wearing this exoskeleton 2016-01-08T05:00:00Z But then, the Age Suit’s augmented-reality software distorts that view, to simulate the effects of vision problems: cataracts, macular degeneration, floaters and more. Getting Old? This High-Tech Suit Simulates Aging 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z The team also hope that one day this technology can be applied to other eye diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration. The bionic eye changing a woman's life - BBC News 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z Jess, a big race fan, can no longer watch the races due to macular degeneration, but he still can hear them, Alice said. Wisconsin man fills bedroom with race car memorabilia 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z And analysis of patient records found that those given the drug appeared far less likely to develop macular degeneration, or developed it much later than those who weren't administered the drug. Researchers Seek Path to Prevent Macular Degeneration 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z This drug was approved in 2006 and is used to treat age-related macular degeneration. The 5 Most Expensive Medications Medicare Covers 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z But she recently disclosed that she's suffering from macular degeneration and glaucoma that will limit her vision and seems resigned to a reasonably quiet life playing with her grandchildren and hoeing beets. Roseanne Barr reflects on motherhood ahead of 'Momsters' second season 2015-11-27T05:00:00Z Age-related macular degeneration affects about 30 percent of those older than 75, McKay said. Parkinson's Drug Shows Promise Against Macular Degeneration 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z Getting older is the leading risk factor for age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss in the United States. Ask Well: A Cure for Macular Degeneration? 2015-10-22T04:00:00Z And emerging research is eyeing a drug used to treat Parkinson’s disease, to see if it may someday forestall the development of age-related macular degeneration. Researchers Seek Path to Prevent Macular Degeneration 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z Bernstein said he often recommends nutritional supplements to people with intermediate and advanced forms of macular degeneration, but it's not proven if they'll help people who may be at risk for the condition. Carrots Do Help Aging Eyes, Study Shows 2015-10-08T04:00:00Z Cells derived from a donated early embryo were implanted into the retina of a sixty-year-old woman with age-related macular degeneration - the most common cause of blindness in the UK. Surgeons test possible stem cell cure for blindness - BBC News 2015-09-29T04:00:00Z However, the study doesn't actually prove that levodopa causes a lower incidence of age-related macular degeneration. Parkinson's Drug Shows Promise Against Macular Degeneration 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z In macular degeneration, the RPE cells die, and as a result the eye loses function. Stem cell trial aims to cure blindness 2015-09-28T04:00:00Z Eye doctors unaffiliated with the research say McCay’s work is compelling, though whether it leads to a proven method of preventing macular degeneration remains to be seen. Researchers Seek Path to Prevent Macular Degeneration 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z However, treatment for AMD may be limited depending on the type of macular degeneration that a person develops, he said. Carrots Do Help Aging Eyes, Study Shows 2015-10-08T04:00:00Z Those include versions of popular insulin Lantus, human growth hormone and drugs for macular degeneration, anemia in chemotherapy and dialysis patients, and rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and other immune disorders. First ‘biosimilar’ of a biologic drug reaches US, finally 2015-09-10T04:00:00Z Bernstein also cautioned that this study doesn't confirm that levodopa will help people with age-related macular degeneration or those at risk for developing it. Parkinson's Drug Shows Promise Against Macular Degeneration 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z Stargardt’s is the juvenile form of macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss in older people, a condition in which the cells feeding the retina deteriorate, causing the retina to eventually die. Cutting-Edge Cures for Blindness: Three People's Stories 2015-09-09T04:00:00Z Instead he and Shah say that for the time being, patients concerned about developing macular degeneration should try methods proven to lower that risk. Researchers Seek Path to Prevent Macular Degeneration 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z Researchers did not find any link between the carotenoids and the intermediate form of macular degeneration, however. Carrots Do Help Aging Eyes, Study Shows 2015-10-08T04:00:00Z Fibrosis is associated with several rare diseases and illnesses such as age-related macular degeneration and solid tumors. Bristol-Myers Granted Right to Buy Promedior for up to $1.25 Billion 2015-08-31T04:00:00Z According to McKay, the drug may affect development of age-related macular degeneration by protecting parts of the eye known as photoreceptors. Parkinson's Drug Shows Promise Against Macular Degeneration 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z This kind of training may help researchers develop better treatments for visual impairments like macular degeneration. Blind Spot Can Be Trained Away, a Study Says 2015-08-31T04:00:00Z A leading cause of vision loss in aging Americans, macular degeneration is a progressive eye condition brought on by the deterioration of the retina. Researchers Seek Path to Prevent Macular Degeneration 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z Commonly used alternative medicines included products for the eye disease macular degeneration and joint health, as well as stomach probiotics and mega-dose vitamins and minerals, the study said. Many Seniors With Cancer Use Alternative Medicines: Study 2015-08-28T04:00:00Z In the study, Chew and her team enrolled participants who were at risk for developing age-related macular degeneration, a major cause of vision loss among older Americans. Omega 3 is still good for the brain. But ‘fish oil supplements just don’t cut it.’ 2015-08-25T04:00:00Z The researchers found that diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration occurred, in general, around age 71. Parkinson's Drug Shows Promise Against Macular Degeneration 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z Do people with macular degeneration differ in some ways from the average population? Omega-3 Supplements May Not Benefit the Brain 2015-08-25T04:00:00Z Researchers have investigated thalidomide’s effects on H.I.V. and Crohn’s disease and have conducted clinical trials for on its use for rheumatoid arthritis and macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. Frances Oldham Kelsey, heroine of thalidomide tragedy, dies at 101 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z Flynn is part of a clinical trial at Manchester Clinical Research Facility that will implant the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System into five patients with age-related macular degeneration. Bionic implant restores vision in man with age-related blindness 2015-07-22T04:00:00Z Sufferers of low vision, a symptom of macular degeneration, have long had to toggle between different gadgets to help them see under different conditions. Visionize uses virtual reality headsets to help people with low vision 2015-07-19T04:00:00Z His patients often suffer from macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa, diseases that severely degrade their vision. An App to Aid the Visually Impaired 2015-07-03T04:00:00Z There are other important things to consider about Chew’s study, however, beginning with the fact that all of the participants were at high risk of developing macular degeneration. Omega-3 Supplements May Not Benefit the Brain 2015-08-25T04:00:00Z After all, three of the leading causes of blindness in the United States — cataracts, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration — all become more common as we age. Don’t let fear of vision loss blind you into risky decisions 2015-06-08T04:00:00Z The most common causes of vision loss include cataracts, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration, according to background information in the study. Low-Income Southerners at Highest Risk for Vision Loss 2015-05-22T04:00:00Z He says he’s lost about half his eyesight due to macular degeneration and some of his hearing. Astronaut John Glenn, 93, weathers health difficulties 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z In addition to hearing difficulties, my patients may experience vision problems, such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma. Visiting the Geriatrician: an Introduction 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z In people with macular degeneration, this layer is gradually lost — along with the photoreceptors and other cells important for vision that the retinal pigment epithelium supports. Stem cells pass safety test in vision-loss trial 2015-04-29T04:00:00Z Melgen is also alleged to have made "exorbitant and improper profits" from prescribing the drug Lucentis, which is used for the treatment of macular degeneration. Florida doctor indicted on Medicare fraud: U.S. Attorney 2015-04-14T04:00:00Z Found in tea, red wine, citrus fruits and cherries, bioflavonoids may lower the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration, he said. Eat Right to Protect Your Sight 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z The pictures of American artist Georgia O'Keeffe became flatter and less intricate as she developed bilateral age-related macular degeneration, a retinal disease that affects central, high-resolution vision. Famous Paintings Can Reveal Visual Disorders 2015-03-23T04:00:00Z Aside from some hearing loss and macular degeneration, as well as her gray hair, Schaack is still in essence the same woman who danced at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom, where met her future husband. EXCHANGE: Barrington volunteer proves age is just a number 2015-03-23T04:00:00Z At the time, Dr. Melgen was in the midst of a billing dispute with the government over reimbursement for Lucentis, a drug to treat macular degeneration. Prosecution of Senator in 2008 Looms Over Menendez Case 2015-03-23T04:00:00Z “As the name suggests, age-related macular degeneration is a disease of aging,” Anders says, primarily affecting those ages 60 and up. Keep an Eye on Your Eyes 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z This nutrient, which McConnell said reduces the risk of age-related macular degeneration, is found in dark green vegetables such as kale, broccoli, collards, raw spinach and romaine lettuce. Eat Right to Protect Your Sight 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z Menendez repeatedly questioned whether federal auditors had been fair in their assessment of Melgen’s billing for eye injections to treat macular degeneration. Sen. Menendez to face charges in corruption case 2015-03-06T05:00:00Z Tangerines are a good source of lutein and zeaxanthin, which help lower the risk of chronic eye diseases like cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. The 50 Healthiest Foods of All Time (With Recipes) 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z Retinal imaging is a booming business due to aging populations, which puts more people at risk of developing age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. Nikon pushes into medtech with $400 million Optos acquisition 2015-02-27T05:00:00Z But it’s really designed to help the visually impaired, especially those with age-related macular degeneration. Contact Lens Binoculars Are In Sight 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z "They also help reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration as well as decrease inflammatory eye disease and diabetic retinopathy." Eat Right to Protect Your Sight 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z But they were reimagined as an aid for people with age-related macular degeneration—the loss of light receptors on the inner surface of the eye that blurs the center of the visual field. Telescopic contact lenses could magnify human eyesight 2015-02-13T05:00:00Z Could those new human cells be consistently manufactured, and transplanted into millions of patients who suffer from macular degeneration, heart attacks, and Parkinson’s disease? Can 'Superdonors' Revolutionize Transplant Medicine? Cellular Dynamics Takes a Small Step 2015-02-09T05:00:00Z Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of severe vision impairment and blindness in older Americans. Questionable Remedies for Eye Disease 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z Finally, she was ready to try the transplants in people with a common condition called age-related macular degeneration, in which wayward blood vessels destroy photoreceptors and vision. 365 days: Nature's 10 McDonnell said healthy eating might help protect you from cataracts, macular degeneration -- a leading cause of vision loss in older Americans -- and even blindness. Eat Right to Protect Your Sight 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z Six years ago, she was diagnosed with macular degeneration and glaucoma. Nonagenarian blankets ministries with fleece 2014-12-12T05:00:00Z Dr. MacCumber, who noted he is a retina specialist who treats a high number of patients with macular degeneration, said he also used Lucentis to treat other eye conditions. Paid to Promote Eye Drug, and Prescribing It Widely 2014-12-07T05:00:00Z It didn’t work for people with milder forms of the disease, or with advanced age-related macular degeneration in both eyes. Questionable Remedies for Eye Disease 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z Now upbeat, however, Takahashi is aiming to clear a much higher bar — transplanting layers of photoreceptors together with the epithelial sheets — to restore a small degree of vision to people with macular degeneration. 365 days: Nature's 10 But with about 2.1 million Americans over age 50 suffering from macular degeneration alone, that’s a lot of people seeing things. Hello, Green Man 2014-11-07T05:00:00Z The researchers sought to assess how the severity of age-related macular degeneration in one eye might affect disease risk and progression in the other eye. Disease Severity in One Eye May Predict Progression in the Other 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z He said some patients asked for those two drugs because they are F.D.A.-approved to treat macular degeneration. Paid to Promote Eye Drug, and Prescribing It Widely 2014-12-07T05:00:00Z The trial focused on 18 patients with two different types of macular degeneration. Stem cell therapy success in treatment of sight loss from macular degeneration 2014-10-14T04:00:00Z The first clinical trial of a therapy derived from such cells began recently in Japan — to treat a form of macular degeneration. Study Backs Use of Stem Cells in Retinas 2014-10-14T04:00:00Z The research involved 18 people who received the transplants to treat forms of macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss. Embryonic Stem Cell Therapy Shows Long-Term Effectiveness, Safety 2014-10-14T04:00:00Z They found that disease severity was key: More seriously age-related macular degeneration in one eye was associated with increased risk and more rapid progression of the disease in the other eye. Disease Severity in One Eye May Predict Progression in the Other 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z They describe outcomes on nine people with age-related macular degeneration and nine with Stargardt’s. Stem cell therapy seems safe for severe eye disease 2014-10-14T04:00:00Z Demjanovich is credited with curing a boy's macular degeneration in the 1960s, the Archdiocese of Newark says. Nun to be beatified; credited with curing boy 2014-10-04T04:00:00Z Michael Mencer, was diagnosed with macular degeneration, which his doctors told him was irreversible and would soon make him blind. A Nun From New Jersey Is on a Path to Sainthood 2014-10-03T04:00:00Z Sister Miriam Teresa is credited with curing a boy’s macular degeneration in the 1960s, according to the Archdiocese of Newark. Nun credited with curing boy will be beatified 2014-10-03T04:00:00Z "The severity of macular degeneration in one eye largely tracks the same course as in the fellow eye," Fromer said. Disease Severity in One Eye May Predict Progression in the Other 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z Age-related macular degeneration results from the breakdown of retinal epithelium, a layer of cells that support photoreceptors needed for vision. Japanese woman is first recipient of next-generation stem cells 2014-09-11T04:00:00Z In age-related macular degeneration, extra blood vessels form in the eye, destabilizing a supportive base layer of the retina known as the retinal pigment epithelium. Next-generation stem cells cleared for human trial 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z The firm hopes to begin testing the Argus II in people with age-related macular degeneration this year. Curing blindness: Vision quest 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z Last year, she announced a pilot study to test the efficacy of transplanting human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived retinal cells into people with macular degeneration, and she recently started recruiting participants. The man who grew eyes 2014-08-26T04:00:00Z In fact, age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss among Americans 60 and older, according to the U.S. Disease Severity in One Eye May Predict Progression in the Other 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z One member talked about feeling outraged that his doctor didn’t have time to talk about a vitamin regimen called AREDS2 that might slow the progression of macular degeneration. One Moment You See, Then You Don't 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z Kern said he developed macular degeneration, a condition that usually affects older adults. Center helps the blind realizes their ambitions 2014-07-06T04:00:00Z Such foods may also help to protect against age-related macular degeneration, the major cause of blindness in the elderly. Fact or Fiction?: Carrots Improve Your Vision 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z Trials are now under way for treating an eye disorder called macular degeneration using retinal cells. Good practice 2014-06-10T04:00:00Z He was a noted philanthropist, setting up foundations to support child cancer sufferers and those with macular degeneration. Cinematographer behind Woody Allen's striking Manhattan scenes 2014-06-02T04:00:00Z He suspected wet macular degeneration, caused by abnormal blood vessel growth, was contributing to my vision problems and he called my retinologist’s office. One Moment You See, Then You Don't 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z Eating dandelion greens may help reduce the risk of cancer, multiple sclerosis, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and stroke, according to www.incrediblesmoothies.com. Garden club extols flowers’ power as food 2014-05-26T04:00:00Z It is a major risk factor for a disease called macular degeneration, which destroys sharp, central vision. Guard Your Good Vision, Experts Say 2014-05-23T04:00:00Z Later in life, Brabham suffered from poor hearing and macular degeneration that prevented him from reading road signs, making driving difficult. 3-time F1 champion Jack Brabham dies at 88 2014-05-19T04:00:00Z This advancement toward potential regenerative cell replacement therapies is significant not only for diabetes but also for many other diseases and conditions, including Parkinson’s, macular degeneration, multiple sclerosis, and damaged bones, among others. The Stem Cell Front Broadens With The Success Of Therapeutic Cloning 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z And the first major RNAi clinical trial — which aimed to treat macular degeneration — was halted in 2009 after reports that the therapy might actually cause blindness. RNA interference rebooted 2014-04-23T17:20:25.691Z The doctor billed mostly for Lucentis, a medication used to treat macular degeneration made by a company that pays generous rebates to its doctors. Doctor With Big Medicare Billings Is No Stranger to Scrutiny 2014-04-09T05:36:37Z Other risk factors for macular degeneration include genetics, diet, exposure to bright sunlight, heart disease and high blood pressure. Guard Your Good Vision, Experts Say 2014-05-23T04:00:00Z The unexercised mice exposed to the bright light were experiencing, by then, severe macular degeneration. Well: Exercising for Healthier Eyes 2014-03-26T04:01:05Z Eggs are also high in iron and protein and two antioxidants, lutein and zeaxanthine, which protect against age-related eye disorders like macular degeneration and cataracts. 7 foods that were supposed to be incredibly unhealthy — but are actually anything but 2014-02-21T14:09:00Z She said: "It was absolutely incredible - the whole community helped me and my sister Jane," who suffers from the same rare form of macular degeneration. Blind law professor thanks community 2014-02-08T11:51:33Z The cells might be able to help patients with disorders such as macular degeneration or retinitis pigmentosa. Dead eyes 'may give blind sight' 2014-02-01T03:36:58Z So, maybe, should those men who don't want to battle cancer, or those of us over age 50 who care about preventing the early stages of age-related macular degeneration or fading eye acuity. Misleading News on Multivitamins: How Media Missed the Value of Supplements 2013-12-30T19:59:00Z This light exposure is a widely used and accepted means of inducing macular degeneration in animals. Well: Exercising for Healthier Eyes 2014-03-26T04:01:05Z Scientists will use the cells to attempt to treat a form of blindness - age-related macular degeneration. Medical sciences news highlights of 2013 2013-12-30T01:15:49Z This year, a Japanese pilot study with the eye disease macular degeneration — the plan is to transplant sheets of retinal epithelial cells, derived from iPS cells, into their eyes. 365 days: 2013 in review 2013-12-18T18:50:23.347Z In this opening segment, we discussed his reasons for writing the book and his thoughts on two high-profile clinical trials of stem cell therapies to treat macular degeneration. Stem Cells And Blogging: Interview With Paul Knoepfler, Part 1 2013-10-03T19:44:00Z The average daily excursion, or maximum distance from home, was 5.6 miles for people with macular degeneration, 6.3 miles for people with glaucoma and 6.9 miles for those without vision loss. Macular degeneration tied to staying closer to home 2013-09-19T13:23:11Z They're all rich in antioxidants, which means they may all provide a range of health benefits, including decreased risk of certain cancers and cardiovascular disease, lower cholesterol and reduced prevalence of age-related macular degeneration. Kale Competitors: How Do Other Greens Stack Up? 2013-08-15T13:00:00Z We did an ophthalmology study to try to slow the progression of macular degeneration. Behind the career: Anne S. Lindblad 2013-08-12T02:28:51Z One device we are developing is for age-related macular degeneration, which causes blindness if left untreated. Nanoscale Medical Devices Can Have Huge Effects 2013-08-05T11:45:00.547Z Same went for the girl: never left the country, eighty-five-per-cent chance of macular degeneration, an uncle on the database, long ago located, eliminated. Zadie Smith: “Meet the President!” 2013-08-05T04:00:00Z Researchers in Japan will use the cells to attempt to treat a form of blindness - age-related macular degeneration. Pioneering stem cell trial approved 2013-07-19T10:28:20Z When consumed and transported to your eyes, beta carotene performs a similar job for you by absorbing UV, thereby protecting your retina from diseases like macular degeneration. Wonderful Things: Don't Eat the Pink Snow 2013-07-09T16:45:00.647Z Soon, the country’s health ministry is expected to approve the first clinical trial of iPS cells, also for macular degeneration. Stem-cell therapies: Prometheus unbound 2013-07-03T17:33:19Z Age-related macular degeneration is one of the most common forms of blindness and damages the part of the eye, the macula, that handles fine detail. Contact lens gives telescopic vision 2013-07-02T11:56:15Z Age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of blindness in adults 65 and over, with over 20 million cases in the U.S. and Europe. GrayBug: Disruptive RX for Your Eyes 2013-06-25T13:38:42Z Glenn R. Kantor, a lawyer in California whose firm focuses on insurance claims, said he represented a woman, blind from severe macular degeneration who was receiving benefits for home care. Your Money: Fine Print and Red Tape in Long-Term Care Policies 2013-06-07T20:22:53Z Finally, he settled on a possible therapy for macular degeneration — a common cause of blindness — created by Ilyas Washington, an ophthalmology researcher at Columbia University in New York. Biotechnology: Virtual reality 2013-06-05T17:20:36.817Z The process is called therapeutic cloning because it created embryonic stem cells, which hold promise for treating a number of degenerative diseases, such as macular degeneration, and injuries. Critics slam new cloning research 2013-05-15T21:29:59Z "They are not so concerned about macular degeneration," he said. Contact lens gives telescopic vision 2013-07-02T11:56:15Z It is two years into clinical trials using stem cells derived from human embryos to treat two forms of blindness, including macular degeneration, with encouraging results. Scientists create human stem cells through cloning 2013-05-15T16:09:22Z Over the next five years, the researchers found, macular degeneration progressed in 29 to 31 percent of study participants, regardless of whether they were given the extra supplements. Extra antioxidants have limited benefits for sight 2013-05-09T16:19:23Z In time, that process is thought to play a role in chronic conditions including cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and eye diseases such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. Antioxidants are beneficial, but consumers should know the myths about them 2013-05-06T15:36:58Z Age-related macular degeneration is the most common cause of blindness among older Americans, affecting about 2 million people in the U.S. over age 50. FDA warns of another compounding pharmacy recall 2013-03-20T23:31:05Z But the success of that drive, and the prospects for patients with macular degeneration, depend in part on Takahashi and her pioneering patients. Stem cells cruise to clinic 2013-02-27T18:20:30.823Z Second Sight hopes to eventually win approval to treat a wide variety of vision disorders, including macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in developed countries. Eye implant can restore some vision in rare cases 2013-02-15T00:16:04Z In the future, it may also be approved to treat other conditions such as macular degeneration, which causes loss of vision in the elderly and affects about two million Americans. FDA Approves First Bionic Eye 2013-02-15T06:55:00Z Experts said the technology holds promise for other people who are blind, especially those with advanced age-related macular degeneration, the major cause of vision loss in older people, affecting about 2 million Americans. FDA approves ‘artificial retina’ to provide limited vision for blind 2013-02-15T04:04:18Z Second Sight plans to adapt its technology to someday assist people afflicted with age-related macular degeneration, a similar but more common disease. FDA Approves First Retinal Implant 2013-02-14T23:15:01.033Z Pera adds that the procedure to treat macular degeneration requires just a few stem cells, reducing the chances that a tumour will form. Stem cells cruise to clinic 2013-02-27T18:20:30.823Z The Australian researchers, however, caution that there's still not enough evidence to say taking the popular pain reliever leads to age-related macular degeneration, which is the leading cause of blindness in older people. Regular aspirin use tied to age-related vision loss 2013-01-23T19:41:25Z Takahashi is planning the first trial of iPS cells in humans, in a clinical study set to start this year on the eye condition known as macular degeneration. Japan’s stimulus package showers science with cash 2013-01-23T18:20:48.390Z "People with age-related macular degeneration tend to limit their own driving," said Bronstad. Is driving OK with certain age-related blind spots? 2013-01-18T19:50:07Z Neovascular macular degeneration accounts for about 10 percent of cases but causes most of the vision loss associated with the disease. Well: Aspirin Use Linked to Macular Degeneration 2012-12-18T21:02:56Z After getting macular degeneration that progressed quickly, she said, he fatally shot himself last fall. The Neediest Cases: A Disease Threatens a Woman’s Eyesight and Art 2012-12-16T00:04:57Z "Even if there is an increased incidence of macular degeneration, it's relatively small," said Cioffi, who was not involved with the new research. Regular aspirin use tied to age-related vision loss 2013-01-23T19:41:25Z They replace connections damaged by macular degeneration and other diseases. News Analysis: How Science Can Build a Better You 2012-11-05T16:25:31Z Blind spots at the center of the field of vision, or "central field loss," are usually caused by macular degeneration, damage to the retina that occurs with age. Is driving OK with certain age-related blind spots? 2013-01-18T19:50:07Z The new study, which was published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, found that routinely using aspirin doubled the odds of developing neovascular macular degeneration, the most severe form of the disease. Well: Aspirin Use Linked to Macular Degeneration 2012-12-18T21:02:56Z Each woman suffered from a different form of macular degeneration, and both were gradually becoming blind. Stem Cell Scientists Awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine 2012-10-09T20:50:57Z Besides its presumed cardiovascular benefits, fish oil is thought to help with depression, rheumatoid arthritis, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, osteoporosis, kidney problems, bipolar syndrome, age-related macular degeneration, psoriasis, asthma and more. Fish oil may not help prevent heart attacks and strokes, study suggests 2012-09-24T19:26:00Z The four most common conditions — cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration — are the leading causes of vision impairment and blindness. Coping with cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and macular degeneration 2012-09-17T18:36:06Z I also am under a doctor's care for macular degeneration. People's Pharmacy: Is mouth guard a health menace? 2012-08-15T16:06:06Z A major cause of blindness in people over the age of 50, macular degeneration is a disease of the retina that slowly blurs central vision, making it difficult to read or see fine detail. Well: Aspirin Use Linked to Macular Degeneration 2012-12-18T21:02:56Z Already, Yamanaka says that researchers at the Center for iPS Cell Research at Kyoto University, which he heads, are preparing to transplant retinal cells made from iPS cells into patients with macular degeneration next year. Stem Cell Scientists Awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine 2012-10-09T20:50:57Z Regeneron is far better known for Eylea, a treatment approved late last year for treating macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in the elderly. FDA approves Sanofi/Regeneron colon cancer drug 2012-08-03T22:20:22Z There are two forms of age-related macular degeneration. Coping with cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and macular degeneration 2012-09-17T18:36:06Z Regeneron is better known for its recently approved Eylea to treat macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in the elderly. FDA rejects expanded use of Regeneron drug for gout 2012-07-31T01:45:21Z Lucentis is already approved to treat wet age-related macular degeneration -- the leading cause of blindness among the elderly. FDA staff questions dosing of Roche eye drug 2012-07-24T13:14:25Z A macular degeneration patient looks at a completely regular grid on a computer screen. Chemistry Nobelist Attacks Macular Degeneration 2012-07-19T15:15:05.400Z As a result, "fewer people are going blind from diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and macular degeneration," said Tsai, who was not involved in the new study. Older Americans reporting fewer vision problems 2012-06-22T20:21:50Z Age-related macular degeneration is a huge medical challenge and, with an aging population, is continuing to grow. Light-powered bionic eye invented 2012-05-14T13:03:05Z She’s 77, a retired real estate broker recovering, slowly, from shoulder surgery; she also has macular degeneration. The New Old Age Blog: An Age-Appropriate Assist 2012-04-11T17:50:37Z For example, Dr. Hendler said, low levels of a class of carotenoids are correlated with age-related macular degeneration. Q & A: Are Daily Nutrient Supplements Necessary? 2012-04-02T21:05:23Z When the wife of chemistry Nobel Laureate Walter Kohn was diagnosed with macular degeneration, he wanted to do something. Chemistry Nobelist Attacks Macular Degeneration 2012-07-19T15:15:05.400Z "These foods decrease our risk for macular degeneration and prevent certain cancers and strokes," she says. The 10 best ways to add color to your diet 2012-03-26T17:44:04Z A disease called macular degeneration is responsible for this progressive loss of vision. Stem Cells: Flexible friends 2012-02-29T18:21:27.080Z About one-third of the intraocular lenses implanted worldwide are blue-blocking lenses, intended to reduce the risk of macular degeneration by limiting exposure to potentially damaging light. In Theory: Aging of Eyes Is Blamed in Circadian Rhythm Disturbances 2012-02-20T20:47:26Z I saw a variant linked to slightly higher-than-normal risk of macular degeneration. Genome Sequencing's Affordable, and Frightful, Future 2012-02-17T00:30:26Z I saw a genetic variant linked to slightly higher-than-normal risk of an age-related eye disease called macular degeneration. Harvard Mapping My DNA Turns Scary as Threatening Gene Emerges 2012-02-15T05:38:10Z About six years ago, his vision failing because of macular degeneration, Dr. Newman was forced to retire from his job at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, N.Y. The Hunt: The Hunt - Trading a Mountain View for an Urban View 2012-02-10T07:07:21Z Doctors would like to use stem cells to treat conditions such as macular degeneration and spinal cord injuries. Stem Cells: Flexible friends 2012-02-29T18:21:27.080Z Potential medical applications include helping those with vision problems, including macular degeneration. Virtual Reality Contact Lenses Could Be Available by 2014 2012-02-03T00:45:00.173Z One woman, Sue Freeman, who is in her 70s, suffered from the dry form of age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of severe vision loss in the elderly. Embryonic Stem Cell Study Shows Promise 2012-01-24T17:00:09Z The researchers detected RPE cells in the eye of the patient with Stargardt disease but not in the patient with age-related macular degeneration. Embryonic Stem Cells Appear Safe, May Help Eye Disease 2012-01-23T22:33:16Z She has suffered from Stargardt's disease, the most common form of macular degeneration in young patients, since she was a teenager, and it was getting progressively worse. First patients shown to improve with embryonic stem cells 2012-01-23T20:25:32Z Scientists are testing a daring new treatment for both macular degeneration and macular dystrophy. Stem Cells: Flexible friends 2012-02-29T18:21:27.080Z One woman, Sue Freeman, who is in her 70s, suffered from the dry form of age-related macular degeneration, one of the leading causes of severe vision loss in the elderly. Stem Cell Study May Show Advance 2012-01-23T17:57:27Z The other, the 'dry' form of age-related macular degeneration, is the most common cause of age-related blindness. Stem-cell research: Never say die 2012-01-11T18:20:33.987Z I graduated from Waterford Institute of Technology in 2002 and applied to do a PhD there, looking for links between nutrition and age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness. Turning point: John Nolan 2011-11-23T18:20:59.607Z A second patient, aged 78, suffered from dry macular degeneration - the leading cause of blindness in the elderly -and could not even see well enough to go shopping. First patients shown to improve with embryonic stem cells 2012-01-23T20:25:32Z Almutairi says she and her colleagues plan to test whether the compound is useful for slowly releasing therapeutic proteins into the eye to treat macular degeneration. Building a Breakable Capsule 2011-11-22T22:45:49Z It started when he heard of a friend’s 7-year-old niece with macular degeneration who wanted to see London and Paris before losing her sight. Well: Patients, Too, Turn to the Internet for Fund-Raising 2011-11-21T22:17:13Z These are lost in both Stargardt's and dry age-related macular degeneration. Stem-cell research: Never say die 2012-01-11T18:20:33.987Z My graduate adviser and I had an exceptional experience — publishing our observations of the link between macular pigment and age-related macular degeneration in more than 800 people in just two years. Turning point: John Nolan 2011-11-23T18:20:59.607Z The macular degeneration patient recently went to the mall for the first time in years. First patients shown to improve with embryonic stem cells 2012-01-23T20:25:32Z Age-related macular degeneration is a breakdown of the eye’s macula, the part of the eye that allows people to see fine detail needed to do tasks such as reading and driving. Regeneron Wins FDA Approval for Blindness Drug Eylea 2011-11-21T10:47:58Z Advanced Cell is testing the use of stem cells in patients with macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss. Geron Ends Stem-Cell Therapy Work Citing Cost of Research 2011-11-17T10:40:28Z For example, a consortium of research groups called the London Project to Cure Blindness aims to test RPE transplants from embryonic stem cells in patients with macular degeneration this year. Stem-cell research: Never say die 2012-01-11T18:20:33.987Z Advanced Cell, based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, is testing the use of stem cells in patients with macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss. Geron Ends Stem-Cell Therapy Work Citing Cost of Research 2011-11-15T17:46:44Z It has turned the embryonic cells into retinal cells, and these have been implanted into the eyes of two people suffering from two different forms of macular degeneration, a condition that can cause blindness. Geron Is Shutting Down Its Stem Cell Clinical Trial 2011-11-15T02:03:16Z In the U.K., for example, clinical trials were scheduled to go forward to test a new ES Cell therapy for treating macular degeneration, a progressive deterioration of the retina that leads to blindness. European Stem Cell Researchers Face a Tougher Road 2011-11-10T15:49:46Z Advanced Cell Technology, based in Santa Monica California, is developing embryonic stem cell therapies for macular degeneration and other conditions using cells obtained non-destructively from an early embryo called a blastocyst. European Court Bans Patents Based on Embryonic Stem Cells 2011-10-18T22:15:09.500Z Larger studies that follow people over time and document their aspirin use and vision will help resolve aspirin's role in macular degeneration, de Jong added. Daily aspirin tied to risk of vision loss:study 2011-10-03T01:42:21Z The dry form of macular degeneration is more common and less severe, although people still suffer visual impairment. Daily aspirin tied to risk of vision loss 2011-09-30T19:28:24Z The company won U.S. approval in January to trial its treatment in patients with macular degeneration. U.S. firm wins UK embryonic stem cell trial go-ahead 2011-09-22T18:34:58Z The company plans to apply for approval for a second U.K. trial for age-related macular degeneration, he adds, which would complement its U.S.-based trial for the same condition. U.K. Approves Europe's First Embryonic Stem Cell Clinical Trial 2011-09-22T16:25:51Z But there has been mounting government pressure to increase use of Avastin for macular degeneration in an effort to cut costs to Medicare and other health programs. U.S. VA halts Avastin use for eye disease 2011-09-21T20:07:03Z Tannin may help protect against some cancers and macular degeneration, she says. Raspberries are good for your health; watch out for 9/11-related stress 2011-09-06T11:58:00Z Paulus said larger studies that follow people over time and document their aspirin use and vision will help resolve aspirin's role in macular degeneration. Daily aspirin tied to risk of vision loss 2011-09-30T19:28:24Z Lucentis and Avastin both block the formation of aberrant blood vessels that, in the case of cancer, nourish tumors and, in the case of macular degeneration, leak into the eye and impair vision. More Reports of Avastin Causing Blindness 2011-09-01T21:43:20Z The first two U.S. patients received the company's cells in July—one patient with Stargardt's disease and one with age-related macular degeneration. U.K. Approves Europe's First Embryonic Stem Cell Clinical Trial 2011-09-22T16:25:51Z The following year he was declared legally blind, a victim of age-related macular degeneration. The New Old Age Blog: At the End of the Road 2011-08-29T18:44:44Z In June, the FDA advisory panel unanimously recommended the approval of the drug Eylea as a treatment for the most serious form of macular degeneration. Regeneron says FDA extends review of eye drug 2011-08-16T22:42:38Z “We might be able to better deal with age-related cell loss in the retina and perhaps age-related macular degeneration,” Jeffrey says. A Skill Better than Rudolph's 2011-08-14T12:15:00.260Z Stephen Rose of the Foundation Fighting Blindness responds to reader questions about Stargardt’s disease, an illness similar to macular degeneration that arises in late childhood. Consults: Expert Answers on Stargardt's Disease 2011-07-21T16:46:13Z Here, Dr. Rose responds to questions about macular degeneration. Consults: Expert Answers on Macular Degeneration 2011-07-19T17:22:15Z Below, two people living with macular degeneration or Stargardt’s disease talk about the world as they see it. Patient Voices: Adapting as Vision and Independence Ebb 2011-07-18T19:17:10Z In the latest installment of the Patient Voices series, six men and women talk about life with macular degeneration and Stargardt’s disease, a similar illness that strikes in late childhood. Well: The Voices of Macular Degeneration 2011-07-12T15:58:57Z At the age of 33, Rush was diagnosed with early-onset macular degeneration. The IPad's Secret Abilities 2011-07-06T04:02:27Z The Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted unanimously to recommend Eylea as a treatment for the most serious form of macular degeneration that affects at least 1.5 million Americans. U.S. advisers back Regeneron eye drug 2011-06-17T21:33:14Z This week on the Consults blog, Stephen Rose of the Foundation Fighting Blindness took reader questions about macular degeneration and related diseases. Consults: Expert Answers on Macular Degeneration 2011-07-19T17:22:15Z Age-related macular degeneration is common, accounting for half of all cases of blindness in developed countries, they note. Diet tied to lower risk of vision loss in old age 2011-06-16T20:30:01Z Age-related macular degeneration is a common eye disease that gradually destroys central vision. Well: The Voices of Macular Degeneration 2011-07-12T15:58:57Z Mr. Hill was 77 at the time and, amazingly, nearly blind from macular degeneration and mostly deaf as well. Maynard L. Hill, Small-Scale Lindbergh, Dies at 85 2011-06-13T03:23:04Z The research, by scientists in Japan and the United States, shows that Japanese smokers face four times the risk of age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, than non-smokers. Smoking strongly linked to age-related blindness 2011-05-19T20:43:47Z An autopsy showed no macular degeneration, the report said. Shuttle worker's death a suicide, report says 2011-05-06T18:00:34Z All were tested for the macular degeneration susceptibility genes. Diet tied to lower risk of vision loss in old age 2011-06-16T20:30:01Z To hear more voices of macular degeneration, click on the link, and then please join the discussion below. Well: The Voices of Macular Degeneration 2011-07-12T15:58:57Z Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, typically strikes people older than 60 by thinning a layer of cells at the back of the eye known as the retinal pigment epithelium. A Cure for Age-related Macular Degeneration? 2011-05-06T13:15:02.560Z "It may well be that a significant portion of macular degeneration is the result of prior significant exposure to cigarette smoke," Gehlbach told Reuters Health. Smoking strongly linked to age-related blindness 2011-05-19T20:43:47Z The trial results are also likely to affect Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Bayer, which are trying to win approval of another drug to treat macular degeneration. Cheaper Drug to Treat Eye Disease Is Effective 2011-04-29T02:31:13Z Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is the leading cause of blindness in people over 60. Cheaper Roche drug as good as Lucentis: report 2011-04-28T18:34:45Z Do you have a question about macular degeneration or related illnesses? Well: The Voices of Macular Degeneration 2011-07-12T15:58:57Z The company sponsored a study looking at records of nearly 78,000 Medicare recipients with age-related macular degeneration. Prescriptions: Test of Eye Drug Is Said to Show Success in Elderly 2011-04-27T15:44:05Z Although macular degeneration has no cure, several treatments, including drugs and surgery, can delay its progression. Smoking strongly linked to age-related blindness 2011-05-19T20:43:47Z When you’re past 80 and losing your central vision to macular degeneration, as the eight members of this support group are, life throws up plenty of roadblocks. The New Old Age: Losing Sight, Then Losing Touch 2011-03-16T16:35:17Z Age-related macular degeneration is the biggest single cause of sight loss in the UK so it is concerning that so few people are aware of it and its symptoms. UK rise of eye disease predicted 2011-03-16T00:02:14Z At a recent conference I attended with my wife, who is a retinal surgeon, I witnessed a debate over two treatments for macular degeneration that illustrates the problems. Wrong Incentives in Medicare Waste Billions 2011-03-09T14:58:06Z Lipid signaling is dysregulated in many diseases with vascular pathology, including cancer, diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, and age-related macular degeneration. [Research Articles] 5-Lipoxygenase Metabolite 4-HDHA Is a Mediator of the Antiangiogenic Effect of {omega}-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids 2011-02-09T19:55:22.207Z But two of them — both aimed at treating the eye disease called age-related macular degeneration — have already been dropped after not working well enough. Drugmakers? Fever for the Power of RNA Interference Has Cooled 2011-02-07T19:52:44Z The Daily Telegraph reports what is said to be a breakthrough in treating the most common form of blindness - dry age-related macular degeneration. Newspaper review 2011-02-07T05:46:23Z Age-related macular degeneration affects 500,000 people in the UK and is incurable. Blindness cause clue discovered 2011-02-06T19:54:32Z The drug company aggressively researches and promotes only the more expensive Drug A. The company does little or no research or promotion of Drug B as a treatment for macular degeneration. Wrong Incentives in Medicare Waste Billions 2011-03-09T14:58:06Z He uses the analogy of a camera to explain the difference between normal eye aging and macular degeneration. Macular degeneration grows with graying population 2011-01-24T15:47:42Z In age-related macular degeneration, the macula, the center of the retina, deteriorates. Vital Signs: Vision: Making Inroads in Macular Degeneration 2011-01-21T18:05:18Z Researchers estimate that macular degeneration -- which involves damage to the center of the retina, making it difficult to see fine details -- affects less than seven percent of the U.S. population aged 40 and older. Macular degeneration may be on the decline 2011-01-11T17:21:15Z There are no good treatments for advanced cases of dry AMD, which causes an estimated 85 percent of cases of macular degeneration, according to the U.S. FDA approves second Advanced Cell stem cell trial 2011-01-03T16:34:50Z Smoking raises the risk of macular degeneration two to six times, Dr. Rosenthal said. Personal Health: What We?re Not Looking After: Our Eyes 2010-12-20T19:45:30Z It also contains lycopene, a plant chemical found in studies to lower your risk of cancer, heart disease and age-related vision loss due to macular degeneration. Health Buzz: Being Slightly Overweight Can Put You at Risk, Study Finds 2010-12-02T23:01:00Z In 2004, scientists at the National Eye Institute predicted that as the population aged, the rate of macular degeneration, an incurable eye disease with no known cause, would increase substantially. Vital Signs: Vision: Making Inroads in Macular Degeneration 2011-01-21T18:05:18Z Stargardt's affects only 30,000 to 50,000 Americans, according to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, but ACT has its sights set on a much larger market if this trial is successful -- age-related macular degeneration. Stem cell trial offers hope for vision patients 2010-11-22T22:20:00Z Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in the elderly. 2 Treatments for Retinas Make Gains 2010-11-22T05:40:00Z Manufacturers tout them as a treatment for conditions like autism, heart disease, macular degeneration, and , by linking toxic metals to these conditions. Health Buzz: FDA Warns Against the Use of Chelators 2010-10-15T15:25:00Z Some also claim to treat autism spectrum disorder, cardiovascular diseases, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration -- a major cause of blindness -- and other serious conditions, the FDA said. FDA warns makers of chelation treatments 2010-10-14T21:07:00Z The company hopes the approach will work for many conditions, including macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness among the elderly. A first: Embryonic stem cells used on spinal injury 2010-10-12T17:39:00Z What macular degeneration is, you know that that center part of your eye that does all the fine tuning? Stem cell trial offers hope for vision patients 2010-11-22T22:20:00Z The company hopes that the approach will work for many conditions, including macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness among the elderly. First patient treated in stem cell study 2010-10-11T16:31:00Z I'm legally blind because of macular degeneration, and I have glaucoma. Public officials have an obligation to do more for people with vision loss 2010-10-04T22:03:00Z Treatment if caught early is simple: daily administration of eyedrops or oral medication. — Age-related macular degeneration: In its most common form, abnormal blood vessels grow on the retina and leak blood, affecting central vision. Eyes are the prize 2010-09-29T16:19:00Z "Many's the time I wish I hadn't given it up," said Emmett Miller, 89, of Arlington, who suffers from sight-robbing macular degeneration. Scrutiny of older drivers may cut deaths but loss of independence can be painful 2010-08-10T04:00:00Z The findings, reported in the journal Ophthalmology, do not prove that eating fish cuts the risk of developing the advanced stages of age-related macular degeneration, or AMD. Fish eaters show lower risk of age-related eye disease 2010-07-19T17:25:00Z “I am so fearful of running with the glasses on,” said Scheidies, who has Stargart’s disease, a form of juvenile macular degeneration. Disabled Triathletes Unhappy About Rules Changes 2010-07-14T15:14:00Z It turned out that macular degeneration, in a vicious assault on my left retina, had joined the arrested glaucoma and was devastating that eye. Public officials have an obligation to do more for people with vision loss 2010-10-04T22:03:00Z His macular degeneration was diagnosed when he was 14. Legally blind blogger working to improve pedestrian safety in Montgomery 2010-07-13T04:00:00Z But it's only for a subset of the nearly 2 million Americans with advanced macular degeneration, Eydelman warned: those 75 and older, with a certain degree of vision loss, who also need a cataract removed. Telescope implants for eyes given FDA approval 2010-07-07T03:51:00Z The Implantable Miniature Telescope aims to help in the end stages of incurable age-related macular degeneration, a creeping loss of central vision that blocks reading, watching TV, eventually even recognizing faces. FDA clears first implantable telescope for vision 2010-07-06T22:12:00Z The approach would not help people with damage to the optic nerve or macular degeneration, which involves the retina. Stem cells reverse blindness caused by burns 2010-06-23T21:30:00Z Recently macular degeneration has began to spread into my "good" eye, which, had been pretty poor anyway because of worsening myopia and my age. Public officials have an obligation to do more for people with vision loss 2010-10-04T22:03:00Z Long partly deaf, he began losing his sight to wet macular degeneration, requiring ocular injections that cost nearly $2,000 each. A Pacemaker Wrecks a Family's Life 2010-06-18T14:46:00Z The drug is credited with relieving many problems of aging, from chronic aches to glaucoma and macular degeneration. Aging baby boomers may lead drive to legalize marijuana further 2010-05-25T04:00:00Z But it's only for a subset of the nearly 2 million Americans with advanced macular degeneration, Eydelman warned: Those 75 and older, with a certain degree of vision loss, who also need a cataract removed. FDA clears first implantable telescope for vision 2010-07-06T22:12:00Z Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is a leading cause of blindness in older people. Asians risk of age-related blindness equals whites 2010-05-05T19:14:00Z "You have the good kind of macular degeneration," my ophthalmologist says. Public officials have an obligation to do more for people with vision loss 2010-10-04T22:03:00Z But since Lucentis is already approved to treat a different eye disease, age-related macular degeneration, doctors are free to use the drug off-label for macular edema. Positive Results in a Test for a Genentech Eye Treatment 2010-04-27T17:51:00Z Genzyme is launching larger trials of genetic treatments for Parkinson's and a form of macular degeneration that causes severe vision loss in 1.4 million Americans over age 40. Gene Therapy Takes a Turn for the Better 2010-04-22T21:00:00Z Fruits and vegetables contain these orange and yellow pigments, which "decrease sensitivity to glare and help prevent or treat macular degeneration," Feinstein says. 6 Nutritional Supplements and Foods That Can Improve Your Health 2010-04-23T04:00:00Z They are now a standard treatment for macular degeneration and for certain eye disorders that occur among people with diabetes and other ailments. Dr. Arnall Patz, Who Saved Many From Blindness, Dies at 89 2010-03-16T02:31:00Z "Even if the macular degeneration gets worse, you'll probably see enough to be able to take care of yourself," concludes my retina specialist. Public officials have an obligation to do more for people with vision loss 2010-10-04T22:03:00Z The drug is credited with relieving many problems of aging: aches and pains, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and so on. Marijuana use by seniors goes up as boomers age 2010-02-22T13:08:00Z Dr. Robert Lanza, chief scientific officer of Advanced Cell Technology, said the company hopes to start clinical trials this year in which blastomere-derived cells will be used to treat macular degeneration. Agency Proposes U.S.-Paid Research on Stem Cells 2010-02-20T02:11:00Z What I didn't mention is that as a result of macular degeneration in both eyes, she is now blind. Underground In the last years of her life, she lost her vision due to macular degeneration. Underground |
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