8/27/2008 First Gene Associated with Dry Macular Degeneration Found Findings indicate possible adverse consequences to new RNA therapies In a study that underscores the important role that individual genetic profiles will play in the development of new therapies for disease, a multi-institutional research team — led... More... (health.ucsd.edu)
Currently, there is no treatment for the majority of patients with dry AMD and other inherited forms of dry macular degeneration that result from the accumulation of bisretinoids. (brightfocus.org)
In dry macular degeneration, the most common form of this eye disease, yellowish cellular deposits called drusen (extracellular waste products from metabolism) form under the retina. (brightfocus.org)