Research – Page 2 – My Macular Degeneration Journal

News: July 15, 2016

Coping

Research
- AMD can start as early as 35
- Story of man’s successful stem cell surgery and proposed US legislation

Technology
- On an iPhone with an up-to-date IOS, there is a Health app where you can create a Medical ID

Nutrition
- Mangos
- Natural Tips for Fantastic Vision

News: July 13, 2016

Personal stories
- Interview with man who had telescopic implant to restore vision lost to AMD

Nutrition

Technology
- Tutorial for using screen reader for Windows
- 5 Amazing Inventions That Are Helping the Visually Impaired

Research
- Research into use of medications for osteoporosis and wet AMD
- There are 2 questions asked and answered. Ironically, the first question talks about osteoporosis and possible need for medication (see the link above this one about meds used for osteoporosis & wet AMD). The second question is about AMD.
- Visual acuity regenerates neural connections between eye and brain
- Using a virus to deliver opsins (light-sensitive proteins) to photoreceptors to restore vision