A treatment where surgeons implant a tiny device in the retinas of patients which contain stem cells looks extremely promising for those with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Although it has only been done with 15 patients, many participants have passed the one-year mark with improving vision. One woman who had the treatment said, “Shortly after the surgery, I turned to my husband while we were watching TV and said, ‘I can see all of their faces!’â€Â Doctors say FDA approval is about five years away. To see local specialists in macular degeneration, see links below.
https://news.usc.edu/trojan-family/stem-cell-therapy-macular-degeneration-usc-clinical-trial/
https://www.montereyeye.com/our-services/retinal-care
https://www.peninsulaeyecarecenters.com/low-vision.html
http://vantageeye.com/services-macular.html
