Current Research & Treatment

Other Treatments
Because AMD is so widespread and treatment options limited, numerous “cures” are now being marketed, claiming to reverse the disease or restore vision. Some of these remedies include microcurrent stimulation, herbal remedies and magnets. RheoTherapy, a form of therapeutic blood filtration, is also being proposed as a treatment for AMD. At this time, we do not recommend these and other unproven treatments because they have not undergone rigorous scientific testing. If you are considering using such a treatment or product, ask for more information or consult a medical doctor, pharmacist or other knowledgeable health care professional.