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Regular consumption of ω-3 fatty acids and fish is associated with a significant decrease in the risk of incident age-related macular degeneration, according to a study published online March 14 in the Archives of Ophthalmology.
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Anti-VEGF agent aids DME
A 1-year extension of a two-year phase II study of treatment of diabetic macular edema allowed ranibizumab dosing frequency to increase from every 2 or 3 months to monthly.
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