macular degeneration
noun
: progressive deterioration of the macula resulting in a gradual loss of the central part of the visual field
especially
: age-related macular degeneration
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And Science, a startup developing a retinal implant to restore vision to patients blinded by late-stage macular degeneration, raised a $230 million Series C in March 2026 with participation from Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Y Combinator, IQT, and Quiet Capital.
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Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The optometrist first gained recognition in 1969 for pioneering ultraviolet (UV) and blue-light–absorbing lens technology, which has helped reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration worldwide.
—Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Taking those summaries, Robin then formed a series of hypotheses about disease mechanisms for macular degeneration and used these tools to provide a detailed report on the evidence for each mechanism.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
Apellis shareholders are also eligible to receive up to an additional $4 per share if certain sale thresholds are met for Syfovre, Apellis’ drug for an advanced form of macular degeneration.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
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Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The optometrist first gained recognition in 1969 for pioneering ultraviolet (UV) and blue-light–absorbing lens technology, which has helped reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration worldwide.
—Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Taking those summaries, Robin then formed a series of hypotheses about disease mechanisms for macular degeneration and used these tools to provide a detailed report on the evidence for each mechanism.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
Apellis shareholders are also eligible to receive up to an additional $4 per share if certain sale thresholds are met for Syfovre, Apellis’ drug for an advanced form of macular degeneration.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Macular degeneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/macular%20degeneration. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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