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Patients with age-related macular degeneration have altered plasma metabolomic profiles compared with those without the condition

Metabolomic Profiles Differ With Macular Degeneration

The most significant metabolites identified are part of the lipid pathways
An inexpensive over-the-counter antioxidant/zinc supplement -- dubbed the "Age-Related Eye Disease Study" supplement -- may help preserve vision in older people and is also cost-effective

Supplement Deemed Effective, Cost-Saving in Wet AMD

Patients taking supplements would need fewer anti-VEGF therapies, researchers conclude
There may be a functional interaction between dietary carbohydrates

Functional Interaction Seen for Dietary Carbohydrates With AMD

Consumption of high-glycemia diet resulted in many features of age-related macular degeneration
Approximately one-fourth of eyes deemed to be normal based on eye examination by primary eye care physicians have age-related macular degeneration determined by fundus photography and trained raters

Undiagnosed Macular Degeneration Appears Common

Nearly one-fourth of eyes deemed normal in primary care eye exam found to have AMD
For Chinese

Effect of AMD on Vision-Specific Functioning Differs by Ethnicity

Early and late age-related macular degeneration tied to worse VSF for Chinese, not Indian, Malay adults
Behavioral activation plus low vision rehabilitation with an occupational therapist is more effective than conventional low vision optometry services for patients with age-related macular degeneration

Behavioral Activation Plus Low Vision Rehab Beneficial in AMD

More effective than conventional optometric low vision services for age-related macular degeneration
Stem cells may offer new hope for patients with age-related macular degeneration

Mixed Results for Stem Cell Treatments of AMD

One report warns of severe visual loss after macular degeneration treatment in 'trial'
An experimental drug

Experimental Drug May Simplify Macular Degeneration Treatment

Animal tests showed fewer injections needed to treat age-related macular degeneration
Self-care tools can reduce depressive symptoms in patients with age-related macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy

Self-Care Tools Cut Depression in AMD, Diabetic Retinopathy

Reduced depressive symptoms in patients with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy
Eating a Mediterranean diet and consuming caffeine may lower the risk of age-related macular degeneration

AAO: Fruit-Rich Mediterranean Diet, Caffeine May Cut AMD Risk

Researchers found both linked to lower risk of age-related macular degeneration