18 May Alimera Sciences Says Iluvien Effective at 3 Years
Iluvien, a sustained release intraocular drug delivery system, may get closer to FDA approval. The parent company just submitted additional safety/efficacy data as requested by the FDA....
Iluvien, a sustained release intraocular drug delivery system, may get closer to FDA approval. The parent company just submitted additional safety/efficacy data as requested by the FDA....
CATT trial revealed that it appears Avastin is as effective as Lucentis for the treatment of wet ARMD. They are equally safe, too....
Avastin injections for wet ARMD are as good as Lucentis. Recent study by the NEI shows the two drugs are equally effective for treating this blinding disease....
A new study finds the combination of laser treatment with intraocular injections of anti-VEGF to be the best treatment for diabetic retinopathy....
VEGF-Trap (aka aflibercept), another anti-VEGF drug, moves closer to FDA approval as it received "priority review" status. This status means that the FDA process will be accelerated and the drug can be reviewed in 6 months versus the usual 10 month period....
A new study indicates that eating one serving of fish per week may prevent macular degeneration in women! ...
Diabetic macular edema occurs in virtually every patient with diabetes. It is the most common "complication" of diabetic retinopathy. Treatment is safe, painless and effective....
Are You Part of the Conversation? Man’s best friend? Absolutely, for me, my best friend’s name is Keno. She has been by my side through my divorce, raising three children on my own, my remarriage, the integration of my blended family and has rightfully...
Macular degeneration is not inherited in the usual sense of the word, say like height. Certain people are; however, at greater risk than others....
Making the diagnosis of macular degeneration is based upon your age, appearance and vision. It really doesn't matter if your parents have it....