Macular Degeneration Research

Since 1999, Macular Degeneration Research (MDR) has awarded nearly $46 million to support research into the causes and potential prevention strategies and treatments of macular degeneration disease. MDR is currently supporting 58 biomedical researcher projects.

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Highlights

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BrightFocus Lauds FDA Approval of New Alzheimer’s Drug

Ilyas Washington, PhD

FDA Gives “Breakthrough” Status to Potential New Treatment for Vision Disease

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Looking for Age-Related Metabolic Changes in the Eye that Contribute to AMD

A retina with geographic atrophy and drusen.

Targeting Drusen Production in the AMD Retina

A retinal photo showing geographic atrophy.

New Hope for Geographic Atrophy, Says BrightFocus Chat Speaker

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Macular Fast Track