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What medical advances have been made to better treat macular degeneration disease?
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Many: Many different medical treatments have been discovered. There are two types dry and wet types. Avastin (bevacizumab) is a strong new medication used in the fight against wet macular degeneration.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Anti-angiogenics: A new class of medications called anti-angiogenics are now commonly used to treat wet macular degeneration. This treatment has revolutionized care for these patients. Better diagnostic technology is also helping to diagnose earlier leading to better outcomes.
Answered 12/19/2012
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