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Researchers discovered molecules that protect the eye cells responsible for reading, recognizing faces, and seeing color. The breakthrough could lead to the first treatments for age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness.
A wireless eye implant that restored central vision to people with late-stage macular degeneration just secured $230 million to bring the technology to Americans. The device pairs high-tech glasses with a retinal implant to help people see again after 12 months of use.
A wireless retinal implant smaller than a grain of rice is restoring vision to people blinded by macular degeneration, with over 80% of trial participants now able to read letters and words after years in darkness. The breakthrough offers hope to 5 million people worldwide living with advanced AMD.
Millions face vision loss from age-related macular degeneration, but simple lifestyle changes can help delay or prevent the condition. An NYU ophthalmologist shares science-backed steps anyone can take today.
A common diabetes medication may protect aging eyes from one of the leading causes of blindness. People over 55 taking metformin were significantly less likely to develop macular degeneration over five years.
A cheap, widely available diabetes medication could save millions from the most common cause of blindness in older adults. Researchers found metformin reduces age-related macular degeneration progression by more than a third.