The latest treatments for AMD
Consultant ophthalmologist Tim Jackson explains the latest treatments for the wet form of age-related macular degeneration.
Dr Tim Jackson explains the latest treatments for AMD - starting with Oraya, a radiotherapy treatment, which seals the lesions at the back of the eye, and is currently only available privately, at a cost of around Β£4.000.
Jonny Gathorn-Hardy was on a trial, led by Dr Jackson and was fortunate to have benefited from the treatment he received.
Other treatments for AMD are Lucentis, which is given by injection into the eye and Eyelea, a similar drug.
Cathy Yelf from the Macular Society welcomed the developments, but didn't want to raise false hopes.
The Society offers a helpline to give people advice on the various treatments.
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The Oraya Therapy
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- Tue 26 Mar 2013 20:40Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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