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Age-related Macular
Degeneration
Frequently Asked Questions
22. What research is being done?
The National Eye Institute scientists are
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studying the possibility of transplanting healthy cells into a
diseased retina
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evaluating families with a history of AMD to understand genetic and
hereditary factors that may cause the disease
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looking at certain anti-inflammatory treatments for the wet form of
AMD.
This research should provide better ways to detect, treat, and
prevent vision loss in people with AMD.
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