Researchers seeking ways to treat the “Dry” form of Age
Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) are encouraged by findings of their clinical trial. The researchers at Massachusetts Eye and
Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School and the University of Crete have found
that some patients taking high doses of atorvastatin (Lipitor®) had complete
resolution of lipid deposits in the dry form of Age Related Macular
Degeneration (AMD). Although we currently use therapeutic injections of VEGF
inhibitors to treat the “Wet” form of AMD, as of yet we really do not have an
effective treatment options for the “Dry” form-so this is encouraging.
The best way to avoid
vision loss from the senior eye problem of age related macular degeneration
(AMD) is by having regular eye exams for early detection diagnosis and
treatment. Please call The Eye Care & Surgery Center at 908-789-8999, visit The Eye Care & Surgery Center, Google+ or facebook.com/eyecareandsurgerycenter to schedule an appointment.
The Eye Care & Surgery Center is located at 592
Springfield Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, 10 Mountain Boulevard, Warren,
New Jersey 07059 and 517 Route One South, Suite 1100, Iselin, New Jersey 08830,
and is conveniently located for patients from throughout central and northern
New Jersey.
