NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Taking additional antioxidant supplements on top of vitamin C, vitamin E and beta carotene does little to ward off macular degeneration among older adults, new research suggests. Full story
Shares of cosmetic drug and device maker Allergan Inc. fell 12 percent Wednesday after company executives said they would delay late-stage testing of an experimental eye treatment by one to two years. Full story
(Reuters) - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc <REGN.O> on Monday said it has received notice that Sanofi SA <SASY.PA> intends to acquire Regeneron's common stock through open market purchases and direct purchases from shareholders. Full story
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Taking at least one aspirin every week is linked to the development of age-related vision loss, according to a new study. Full story
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Elderly people with a certain type of blind spot were less likely to see pedestrians in time to avoid hitting them in a driving simulator, according to a new study. Full story
Implantable "telescopes" are helping macular degeneration patients see again. KARE'S Renee Tessman reports.
Academy Award-winning actress Dame Judi Dench, 77, has been diagnosed with macular degeneration and is trying to save her sight. Family and friends read lines to her now. NBC’s Lester Holt reports.
