Treatment

Approved Treatments

• Angiogenesis Inhibitors (Lucentis^® and Macugen^®)



• Laser Photocoagulation



• Photodynamic therapy



• Vitamin and Mineral Supplements

Ongoing Clinical Trials

• Bevasiranib



• Cortical Implants



• Implantable Miniature Telescope



• Macular and Retinal Translocation



• Radiation Therapy



• Retaane



• Retinal Chips



• Rheopheresis



• Search for Clinical Trials



• Submacular Surgery
  
  
  

A thoughtful evaluation must be performed by a physician before taking any medications, over-the-counter drugs, supplements, or herbs. The American Health Assistance Foundation does not endorse any of these medications, vitamins, or herbs. A qualified physician should make an informed decision based on each person's medical history and current prescriptions. The medication summaries provided do not include all of the information important for patient use and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice.  The prescribing physician should be consulted concerning any questions that you have.

The information provided in this section of our website was obtained from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Eye institute (NEI), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Library of Medicine.

Reviewed on 2/14/2008