Advanced Dry AMD Treatment: Valeda® Light Delivery System
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), you know how deeply it can affect your daily life—from reading and driving to recognizing the faces of your family. Until recently, eye care professionals could only recommend nutritional vitamins to slow its progression.
We are proud to announce that our practice now offers the Valeda Light Delivery System—the first and only FDA-authorized noninvasive treatment clinically proven to improve vision in people with dry AMD.
What is the Valeda Light Delivery System?
Valeda uses a revolutionary technology called Photobiomodulation (PBM). Instead of using lasers or surgery, Valeda applies specific wavelengths of safe, low-level light (yellow, red, and near-infrared) to stimulate the cells in your retina.
Think of it as giving a jump-start to your eye’s natural cellular energy plant (the mitochondria). By boosting cellular function, Valeda helps protect retinal cells, reduces inflammation, and improves overall visual performance.
Why Choose Valeda for Dry AMD?
- Clinically Proven Results: In rigorous clinical trials, 84% of patients maintained or improved their vision over two years. Furthermore, over 60% of patients gained one or more lines of vision on an eye chart.
- Completely Noninvasive: There are no needles, no incisions, and no medications or eye drops required.
- No Downtime: The treatment does not require pupil dilation, meaning you can drive yourself to and from your appointments and immediately return to your normal daily activities.
- Safe and Painless: Patients experience no pain or discomfort during the session, and there are zero reports of phototoxicity or serious device-related side effects.
What to Expect During Treatment
Valeda treatments are quick, comfortable, and performed right here in our office:
- The Schedule: A standard treatment protocol consists of 9 brief sessions administered over a period of 3 to 5 weeks.
- The Session: You will sit comfortably in front of the Valeda device. Each session takes less than 10 minutes to complete.
- The Experience: You will simply look into the light delivery system while the gentle, therapeutic light wavelengths are applied to your eyes.
Is Valeda Right for You?
Valeda is specifically authorized for patients diagnosed with early to intermediate dry AMD. It is most effective when introduced before irreversible, advanced geographic atrophy (severe tissue loss) occurs.
Protecting your vision starts with early intervention. If you want to know if you are a candidate for this groundbreaking light therapy, contact our team today to schedule an AMD evaluation.
