❋Introducing Valeda
The First and Only FDA approved treatment for Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
What to Expect
Valeda treatments are done in-office.
❋ Photobiomodulation (PBM)Specific wavelengths of light are used to stimulate retinal cellular health
❋ BenefitsDecrease in macular drusen and potential improvement in visual acuity. Lightsight III
❋ Contraindicationsphotosensitivity to light; light activated epilepsy, migraine or seizure; after use of photosensitizing agents, or WET macular degeneration.
❋ TimelineValeda treatments are administered multiple times over the course of two years. Each individual treatment lasts about 4 minutes per eye.
Don't delay. Ask if Valeda is right for you!
How It Works
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We are the first office in the Central New York are to offer this innovative treatment option!
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Some insurances do cover Valeda treatments.
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We will book most of your treatments at one time. Treatments are delivered in a series of 9 sessions per eye over 3 – 5 weeks. A full treatment is 6 courses of 9 sessions spread out over 2 years
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Valeda DOES NOT cure or prevent macular degeneration. Visual and or structural improvements may take months to occur.
please review all literature/information on Valeda before beginning treatments
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It is important to continue regular vision checks and macular degeneration follow ups with your eye care provider. “routine eye exams” are not conducted on Valeda treatment days.
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For best results with Valeda, it is crucial to follow the treatment protocol as closely as possible. That will involve many office visits. Transportation is a vital part of this.