Age related macular degeneration or AMD is a prevalent reason for acute eyesight failure amongst people in the U.S. in the ages sixty-five and above. Knowledge of risk factors, being observant about family history and maintaining eye appointments with the eye doctor would significantly aid in reducing risks of eyesight failure due to macular degeneration. The 5 Main risk factors for Age related Macular degeneration: All those elderly individuals past sixty years of age. Those with a family history of the condition. Those who indulge in cigarette smoking. Being obese. High blood pressure. In case a person is having any 2 of the above 5 risk factors must promptly seek medical consultation where the person could be recommended particular preventative measures that could lower the chances of  [...] 

A medication widely employed for treatment of lung and breast cancer has proven miraculous in salvaging the eyesight of duo patients. Prof. Andrew Lotery, Southampton General Hospital employed Avastin drug for treating an atypical vision condition afflicting youngsters. Known as SFD (Sorsby’s Fundus Dystrophy) is an early inception macular degeneration type wherein eyesight failure occurs due to retinal harm. Prof. Lotery stated that it was the pioneering usage of the drug for treatment of a genetic disease that lead to duo patients in their thirties suffering from blurry eyesight and a wide-ranging vision decline. Avastin or bevacizumab stops the development of blood vessels and has been found to stem blood loss. It has been administered with favourable outcomes in the eyes of those people  [...]