Glaucoma
Supporting healthy retinal function is crucial for maintaining good vision, as it plays a key role in everyday functionality. Glaucoma, one of the leading causes of blindness, affects:
- 1 in 200 people under 50 years old.
- 1 in 10 people over 80 years old.
Types of Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma:
- Accounts for 90% of cases in the U.S..
- Closed-angle glaucoma:
- Accounts for less than 10% of cases in the U.S..
- Can comprise up to 50% of cases in Asian countries.
Scientific Findings
- Beta-amyloid (Aβ) deposits in the retina contribute to retinal ganglion cell death, a key factor in glaucoma development.
- Strategies for prevention:
- Removing aggregated Aβ.
- Preventing further accumulation.
- Protecting retinal cells from Aβ toxicity.
- Repairing damaged retinal cells.
- Improving retinal cell viability.
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
AMD is another leading cause of blindness, particularly in adults over 50. It is characterized by:
- Drusen deposits, which lead to:
- Retinal pigmented epithelium (RPE) atrophy.
- Disruption of the epithelial barrier.
- Photoreceptor death in the macula.
Statistics
- Signs of AMD appear in:
- 10% of people aged 66–74.
- 30% of people aged 75–85.
Forms of AMD
- Dry AMD:
- Drusen accumulates, causing photoreceptor loss (rods and cones).
- Wet AMD:
- New blood vessels grow behind the retina, detaching it and causing acute vision loss.
- Found in 10% of AMD cases but is more severe.
Scientific Findings
- Excess Aβ deposits in the drusen are associated with AMD, glaucoma, and Alzheimer’s disease.
- Reducing Aβ accumulation could potentially prevent AMD development.
How Ocu-Xyl™ Works
Ocu-Xyl™ addresses retinal health by:
- Removing Aβ aggregates.
- Preventing Aβ accumulation.
- Protecting retinal cells from Aβ toxicity.
- Repairing damaged retinal cells.
- Enhancing retinal cell viability.







