Recent advances in the management and understanding of macular degeneration

F1000Res. 2017 Apr 20:6:519. doi: 10.12688/f1000research.10998.1. eCollection 2017.

Abstract

Current management of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is directed at intravitreal injection of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitors for the treatment of wet AMD and supplementation with oral antioxidants for the treatment of dry AMD. In this article, we will review recent clinical trials for the treatment of dry and wet AMD.

Keywords: lampalizumab; macular degeneration; stem cell.

Publication types

  • Review