Potential treatment to stop dry AMD turning to wet AMD

Dr James Whiteford reveals more about a new treatment which could stop dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) developing into wet. Dr Whiteford and his team at Queen Mary University are looking into a potential new treatment, which, if successful could also offer a new option for patients who do not respond to current treatment.

[@n.davidblech7091]

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Problems with anti-VEGF injections:
* High non-responder rate!
* Loss of efficacy after prolonged treatment!
* etc.

[@lisbethsalander1723]

This is a highly promising research.. hope Dr. Whiteford makes great progress in getting this to patients soon enough. We will be waiting. Wishing him tremendous success.

[@mnayak9348]

How to prevent dry MD. besides vitamins and in lay language how to prevent dry MD to become wet, anti oxidant fruit will it prevent new vessels ?

[@MacularSociety]

The causes of AMD are not fully understood, but scientists believe there are a few factors that are responsible, including age, genetics, smoking, exposure to sunlight, and diet. There are a few things that can be done to try and prevent the development of AMD:
- Keep a healthy diet, eating lots of vegetables, including those that are high in lutein (spinach, kale, red peppers, broccoli etc.)
- Stop smoking - those that smoke are four times more likely to develop AMD.
- Reduce your exposure to direct sunlight, wearing sunglasses where possible.
- Talk to your optometrist about taking supplements and which ones would be best for you
Around 10-15% of people with dry AMD go on to develop wet AMD, so if you have dry AMD and you notice a sudden change in your vision, it is important that you contact your optometrist or hospital eye specialist urgently. For further information, I'd recommend you take a look at our website or give our Advice and Information team a call on 0300 3030 111, we would be happy to help.

[@Disirablepossessions]

What about Dry AMD?

[@nancythomas-wardm.b.a2993]

Shared on Facebook...back to.your exciting presentation ....can I volunteer if you are conducting trials. Both forms of degeneration! Very best n

[@nancythomas-wardm.b.a2993]

Ps...just found this amazing channel
Hope is in the air xxxxx n

[@MacularSociety]

Hi Nancy, if you're interested in taking part in research you can sign up to our research participation database here: www.macularsociety.org/research/get-involved/take-part/

[@premasegarasasingam915]

Dry macular. Any treatment