Can red light therapy help macular degeneration? Research into this emerging treatment is generating interest, but what does the evidence actually show?

In this episode of Eye Got You, optometrist Dr Valarie Jerome explores red light therapy for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), explaining how it is thought to work, what early research suggests and why caution is still needed.

You'll learn what macular degeneration does to central vision, how researchers are investigating the effects of red light on retinal cells, and what studies have reported about contrast sensitivity, colour vision and vision in dim lighting.

Dr Valarie also discusses the difference between medical devices used in clinical research and the red light products being marketed online, why most of the research has focused on dry macular degeneration, and why red light therapy is not a replacement for established treatments such as anti-VEGF injections for wet macular degeneration.

The episode also covers established ways to support eye health, including stopping smoking, eating a balanced diet, managing blood pressure and cholesterol, protecting your eyes from the sun and attending regular eye examinations.

Is red light therapy for macular degeneration a genuine breakthrough or a wellness trend that is getting ahead of the evidence? Listen to find out what we know so far and what questions still need answering.

Eye Got You is hosted by Dr Valarie Jerome.

This podcast is for information and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your eye care provider before making decisions about eye treatments. Do not stop or delay prescribed treatment based on information in this episode.

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