Macular Degeneration Research Newsletters

Spring 2010
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Stem cells might be able to save vision research
• Chairman’s corner: Kicking the habit
• Flexible retinal implants have unique advantages
• Cataract surgery doesn’t worsen AMD
• Quit smoking, save your sight
• Seniors to have greater access to Avastin
• Become a year-round force in AMD research: Monthly giving helps macular degeneration research reduce overhead

Fall 2009
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• MDR-funded researchers make breakthrough in AMD treatment
• Ambati to be honored for research advances
• AMD cases to rise substantially by 2050
• President’s corner: Why we do what we do
• Scientists find new drug candidate for slowing AMD
• FDA expedites approval process for eye implant
• Acknowledge the special people in your life: Honor gifts to macular degeneration research give twice over

Summer 2009
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Genetic screening: Not yet ready for prime time?
• President’s corner: No magic bullets
• The “dark side” of the retina
• A retirement plan that gives back
• Yes to omega fatty acids, no to trans fats
• Research roundup

Spring 2009
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Scientists find first-ever genetic link to dry AMD
• Researchers make damaged retinal cells grow again
• President’s corner: What you can do
• Research roundup
• Feel good about your gift: Planned giving can help fight AMD

Fall 2008
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Women at greater risk of AMD than men
• Postmenopausal estrogen may play a role in AMD development
• Blood protein found to reverse or prevent AMD
• Low-vision therapy can enhance AMD eye function
• Vitamins not being used correctly, researchers say
• Blind man bowls perfect game
• Acknowledge the special people in your life

Summer 2008
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• AMD doubles risk for heart attack and stroke
• Macular degeneration may share risk factors with vascular disease
• Scientists discover major cause of dry AMD
• NIH trials to compare leading drugs results could determine which medicines are prescribed for wet AMD
• New technology enhances digital TV watching
• AMD sufferers may enjoy a new world of entertainment
• Research roundup

Spring 2008
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Say yes to whole wheat, no to processed sugar
• MDR-funded researchers find that limiting refined carbs may slow AMD Page
• Scientists uncover possible new treatment for AMD
• Laboratory findings show drug reduces blood vessel growth in eye
• The “Eyeglass Exclusion” - Older Americans with vision loss need more help from Medicare
• Cutting-edge technology offers new hope for the blind
• Micro-camera able to “wake up” dormant retinal cells

Fall 2007
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• New study bolsters link between carbohydrate quality and vision loss
• MDR-sponsored researcher says eating whole grains could lower AMD risk
• Visual impairment ried to higher mortality risk research suggests people with AMD may die earlier than peers
• Researchers take high-resolution 3-D images of eye
• Earlier diagnosis of eye conditions may soon be possible
• Healthy living rips
• How diet can improve your long-term health

Summer 2007
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• MDR-sponsored researcher to take work to clinical-trial level
• Scientist seeks new therapies for “wet” AMD
• Take charge of tour vision health
• Variations in common genes tied to AMD risk smoking and obesity also enhance likelihood of vision loss
• Answers to your questions: Readers receive responses to inquiries about macular degeneration

Fall 2006
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Gene variant increases risk of developing AMD
• A major study confirms the impact of “complement factor H”
• Learn more about the benefits of antioxidants
• Studies confirm that smoking continues to be a significant risk factor