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Anyone have intermediate Macular Degeneration

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@prayingtolucy

Also, I was reading about eye drops that may replace injections. My retina specialist has heard of them. I hope I remain mild, intermediate, and dry forever. Or at least long enough to benefit from some of the newer treatments headed our way.

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sjs1 | @sjs1 | 6 days ago

LIGHTSIDE trials, which evaluated photobiomodulation as a treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The authors express skepticism about the efficacy of this therapy, suggesting that the trial results do not support its widespread adoption. They recommend further research to conclusively determine its benefits. Therefore, while the findings may not be entirely negative, they do cast doubt on the current effectiveness of photobiomodulation for AMD, indicating that more evidence is needed before it can be considered a reliable clinical procedure.

This is a summary from JAMA a prestigious peer reviewed publication.

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sjs1 | @sjs1 | 6 days ago

As of February 2025, SkQ1, marketed as Visomitin, is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for prescription use in the United States. However, Visomitin is available in other countries and can be purchased online through international vendors. For instance, retailers like CosmicNootropic offer Visomitin eye drops and ship to the USA, Europe, the UK, Asia, and other destinations.

Wouldn't try without a retina MD approval. Rat studies show SkQ1 has benefits.

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