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Research Uncovers Differences in MNV Response to Anti-VEGF Therapy

Study finds type 2 macular neovascularization decreases more significantly in size and volume over one year of treatment.
October 3, 2024

Beware Hypertransmission Defects of Any Size in Intermediate AMD

Eyes with high numbers of these findings appeared to be at a greater risk for progression.
September 19, 2024

Study Observes Retinal Changes on OCT that Signal Progression in Early AMD

Identifying these subtle alterations in cell layers could allow for prompt diagnosis and treatment.
September 11, 2024

Autoimmune Skin Condition Linked to AMD

Diabetic patients with psoriasis should be monitored for macular changes, study suggests.
September 5, 2024

Raster Scans More Successful at Finding Fellow-eye Neovascularization

OCT crosshair scans missed the diagnosis in 16% of cases when used alone and was more common in those with type 3 MNV.
August 27, 2024

Check the Hyporeflective Band to Differentiate AMD from Aging

Within the RPE basal lamina/Bruch’s membrane complex, the ETDRS inner ring was the most sensitive location to detect structural changes in both scenarios with prototype hi-res SD-OCT.
August 19, 2024

Some Blood Thinners May Increase Conversion to Wet AMD

Warfarin-treated patients had more ocular complications than those on direct oral anticoagulants.
August 8, 2024

Retinal Sensitivity Varies Across Macula in Early, Intermediate AMD

A recent study correlated microperimetry and contrast sensitivity findings with disease stage, suggesting potential new ways to tracking progression.
July 26, 2024

Study Highlights Prognostic Value of Choriocapillaris Alterations in AMD Progression

This offers a potential biomarker for risk stratification and monitoring that could lead to more targeted clinical interventions, researchers say.
July 23, 2024

Eyecare Appointments, Services Less Common in Those with Dementia

Patients with coexisting glaucoma or AMD received less care on average than their counterparts without the neurodegenerative condition in a recent study.
July 22, 2024