dry macular degeneration

[starr363]

Hi

What treatment is recommended
For this condition at this time?
Is there anything in the works
For this?  I keep reading online
About clinical trials being done
And was curious if there was
Any treatment becoming
Available soon.

Thank you
starr363

[Timothy D McGarity, M.D.]

I can tell you that there is currently nothing which is FDA approved for the treatment of Dry Age Related Macular Degneration (Dry AMD). There are lots of studies and trials in the works; seeking FDA approval. I don't know of any which are CE marked for Europe. The current recommendation is weekly amsler grid which can be downloaded free online. For those people with moderate or advanced Dry AMD, high dose antioxidants and ocular vitamins may be beneficial-this is not proven for those with early Dry AMD or those without AMD, though many argue: "why not?" They don't harm unless you are a smoker. 100% UV protection or UVA/UVB protective eyewear sunglasses may be preventative, too. I hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Timothy D. McGarity, M.D.

[Timothy D McGarity, M.D.]

Right, lots of studies, but nothing FDA approved. Best wishes,
Timothy D. McGarity, M.D.

[bp463]

check out Advanced Cell Technology's clinical trials for dry AMD:
http://www.advancedcell.com/news-and-media/press-releases/act-announces-first-dry-amd-patient-treated-with-higher-dosage-of-embryonic-stem-cell-derived-rpe-cells/index.asp