Tissue Plasminogen Activator or Perfluoropropane for Submacular Hemorrhage in Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Factorial Randomized Clinical Trial

Academic Context and Problem Statement Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss in many high-income countries. Among its forms, neovascular AMD (also known as wet AMD) can be associated with submacular hemorrhage (SMH), a rare but severe condition. If untreated, SMH can lead to significant vision loss. Anti...

Curcuma-Based Nutritional Supplements and Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Report on Curcuma-Based Nutritional Supplements and the Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Academic Background Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss among elderly individuals, particularly in developed countries. There are two main types of AMD: non-exudative (dry) and exudative (wet). Dry AMD is c...

Inflammasome Activation Aggravates Choroidal Neovascularization

Report on the Study of Inflammasome Activation Aggravating Choroidal Neovascularization Academic Background Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common retinal disease, particularly among the elderly. AMD is divided into dry and wet types, with wet AMD characterized by choroidal neovascularization (CNV), where abnormal blood vessels grow fro...