Macular Degeneration Treatment Current treatment of macular degeneration involves the use of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor drugs (VEGF). Vascular endothelial growth factors are proteins that support the normal development of blood vessels before birth. They also stimulate blood vessel growth after injuries and compromised circulation problems. The growth of unwanted blood vessels in the retina [...]
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Macular Degeneration and Medical Marijuana
Categories: Eye Diseases, Macular Degeneration
Optometrists are receiving more calls and questions about Marijuana and the treatment of eye diseases Medical Marijuana Fails full disclosure and eye doctors must work to provide clear education about what is known at this point. Reports circulating the last few years indicate that there may be no increases risk of lung cancer associated with [...]