NEI to Evaluate New Dietary Supplement for Reducing AMD Risk The National Eye Institute (NEI) is launching a large clinical study to determine if dietary supplementation with the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, and/or the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA can reduce the risk of advanced dry and wet forms of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). more > Stem Cells for the Treatment of Inherited Retinal Diseases Researchers funded by the Foundation Fighting Blindness are making major strides in moving stem cell therapies into the clinic to treat the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases. more > Potential Cure for Blind Children Moves into a Human Study Children born blind from a devastating retinal condition called Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) may soon be able to see thanks to an innovative gene replacement therapy that has just moved into a clinical trial. more > Click here to view all research articles by disease >

Macular Degeneration - Macular degeneration is a retinal degenerative disease that causes progressive loss of central vision. The risk of developing macular degeneration increases with age. more > GlaxoSmithKline is sponsoring a Phase 2 clinical study to evaluate an investigational eye drop for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration. Recent Messages  more > david steenblock Sybille M david steenblock Sybille M Other info Stefani W Macular Degeneration Martha R Any ideas... Catherine T