{"id":17501,"date":"2026-05-27T13:59:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T17:59:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/?page_id=17501"},"modified":"2026-09-21T13:18:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T17:18:00","slug":"valeda-light-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/so\/valeda-light-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Valeda\u2122 Light Therapy for Dry AMD | Twin Cities, MN"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kt-sc17501_dc811a-17 .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc17501_dc811a-17 .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:155px;}.kt-sc17501_dc811a-17 .kt-sc-textcol{padding-top:30px;padding-right:34px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:34px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:-84px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-sc17501_dc811a-17 .kt-sc-textcol{margin-left:-120px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-sc17501_dc811a-17 .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc17501_dc811a-17 .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:450px;}.kt-sc17501_dc811a-17 .kt-sc-textcol{margin-top:-40px;margin-right:20px;margin-left:20px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"aligncenter kt-sc17501_dc811a-17 wp-block-kadence-splitcontent\"><div class=\"kt-split-content-wrap kt-sc-media-side-left\" style=\"grid-template-columns:63% auto\"><div class=\"kt-sc-imgcol kt-sc-imgcol-bg-auto kt-sc-img-side-left\" data-aos=\"fade-right\" data-aos-duration=\"1000\"><figure class=\"kt-split-content-media-image wp-image-container-17507\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Valeda_Product_M4_Hero3QTR_Left_M2-scaled.png\" alt=\"Valeda Light Delivery System device used for dry AMD photobiomodulation treatment at Northwest Eye\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" class=\"kt-split-content-img wp-image-17507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Valeda_Product_M4_Hero3QTR_Left_M2-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Valeda_Product_M4_Hero3QTR_Left_M2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Valeda_Product_M4_Hero3QTR_Left_M2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Valeda_Product_M4_Hero3QTR_Left_M2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Valeda_Product_M4_Hero3QTR_Left_M2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Valeda_Product_M4_Hero3QTR_Left_M2-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Valeda_Product_M4_Hero3QTR_Left_M2-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Valeda_Product_M4_Hero3QTR_Left_M2-270x270.png 270w, https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Valeda_Product_M4_Hero3QTR_Left_M2-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"kt-sc-textcol kt-sc-text-valign-center kt-sc-text-halign-center\" data-aos=\"fade-left\" data-aos-duration=\"1000\" style=\"background-color:#fff;box-shadow:20px 15px 25px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2)\"><div class=\"kt-sc-innter-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17501_2eb5af-fb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17501_2eb5af-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17501_2eb5af-fb\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17501_2eb5af-fb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17501_2eb5af-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17501_2eb5af-fb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17501_2eb5af-fb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17501_2eb5af-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17501_2eb5af-fb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading17501_2eb5af-fb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17501_2eb5af-fb\">What is Valeda\u2122 Light Therapy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be Eye Wise and know that Valeda\u2122 is the first and only <strong>FDA-authorized treatment<\/strong> for dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), using a painless light-based technology called photobiomodulation (PBM) to stimulate and restore the health of retinal cells in the back of the eye. By delivering precise wavelengths of low-level light, Valeda\u2122 works to reduce the drusen deposits that drive vision loss in dry AMD, helping patients improve and maintain their vision without injections, surgery, or downtime.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dry AMD Treatment Now Available at Northwest Eye \u2014 First in the Twin Cities Metro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with <strong>dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)<\/strong>, there is new hope. Northwest Eye is proud to be the first eye care practice in the Twin Cities Metro area to offer <strong>the Valeda\u2122 Light Delivery System<\/strong> \u2014 a clinically proven, FDA-authorized light therapy designed to improve and maintain vision for patients living with dry AMD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No shots. No surgery. No downtime. Just light working for your eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"anchor-conjunctivitis\"><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-sc17501_b2eb16-9d .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc17501_b2eb16-9d .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:155px;}.kt-sc17501_b2eb16-9d .kt-sc-textcol{padding-top:30px;padding-right:34px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:34px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:-84px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-sc17501_b2eb16-9d .kt-sc-textcol{margin-left:-120px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-sc17501_b2eb16-9d .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc17501_b2eb16-9d .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:450px;}.kt-sc17501_b2eb16-9d .kt-sc-textcol{margin-top:-40px;margin-right:20px;margin-left:20px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"aligncenter kt-sc17501_b2eb16-9d wp-block-kadence-splitcontent\"><div class=\"kt-split-content-wrap kt-sc-media-side-left\" style=\"grid-template-columns:59% auto\"><div class=\"kt-sc-imgcol kt-sc-imgcol-bg-auto kt-sc-img-side-left\" data-aos=\"fade-right\" data-aos-duration=\"1000\"><figure class=\"kt-split-content-media-image wp-image-container-18385\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/detailed-close-up-of-a-human-eye-showing-texture-and-eyelashes-providing-a-unique-perspective.-34089622-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a human eye representing vision health and dry AMD care at Northwest Eye Twin Cities\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" class=\"kt-split-content-img wp-image-18385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/detailed-close-up-of-a-human-eye-showing-texture-and-eyelashes-providing-a-unique-perspective.-34089622-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/detailed-close-up-of-a-human-eye-showing-texture-and-eyelashes-providing-a-unique-perspective.-34089622-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/detailed-close-up-of-a-human-eye-showing-texture-and-eyelashes-providing-a-unique-perspective.-34089622-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/detailed-close-up-of-a-human-eye-showing-texture-and-eyelashes-providing-a-unique-perspective.-34089622-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/detailed-close-up-of-a-human-eye-showing-texture-and-eyelashes-providing-a-unique-perspective.-34089622-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/detailed-close-up-of-a-human-eye-showing-texture-and-eyelashes-providing-a-unique-perspective.-34089622-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/detailed-close-up-of-a-human-eye-showing-texture-and-eyelashes-providing-a-unique-perspective.-34089622-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/detailed-close-up-of-a-human-eye-showing-texture-and-eyelashes-providing-a-unique-perspective.-34089622-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"kt-sc-textcol kt-sc-text-valign-center kt-sc-text-halign-center\" data-aos=\"fade-left\" data-aos-duration=\"1000\" style=\"background-color:#fff;box-shadow:20px 15px 25px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2)\"><div class=\"kt-sc-innter-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17501_12526e-f5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17501_12526e-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17501_12526e-f5\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17501_12526e-f5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17501_12526e-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17501_12526e-f5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17501_12526e-f5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17501_12526e-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17501_12526e-f5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading17501_12526e-f5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17501_12526e-f5\">What is Dry AMD?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/eye-conditions\/\">Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)<\/a> is one of the leading causes of vision loss in adults over 50. It affects the macula \u2014 the part of the retina responsible for the sharp, central vision you rely on every day for reading, driving, and recognizing faces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">In dry AMD, small yellow protein deposits called drusen accumulate beneath the retina. As drusen build up, they interfere with retinal cell function, causing the cells to thin and deteriorate over time. Left untreated, dry AMD can progress to advanced stages and result in permanent vision loss.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dry AMD typically progresses in three stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Early AMD:<\/strong> Small drusen form beneath the retina. Vision is usually not affected at this stage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intermediate AMD:<\/strong> Larger drusen develop and pigment changes occur in the retina. Some patients notice subtle vision changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced AMD:<\/strong> Retinal cells deteriorate and may die, leading to geographic atrophy and significant, irreversible vision loss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Until now, there has been no FDA-authorized treatment to actively improve vision in dry AMD patients. That has changed. Based on data from the LIGHTSITE III clinical trial. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/cdrh_docs\/pdf23\/DEN230083.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FDA De Novo Authorization \u2014 DEN230083<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introducing Valeda\u2122 &#8211; A New Light to Fight AMD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Valeda\u2122 Light Delivery System is the first and only FDA-authorized treatment proven to actively improve and maintain visual function in patients with dry AMD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Valeda\u2122 uses a process called photobiomodulation (PBM) \u2014 the application of low-level, multi-wavelength light at specific frequencies that penetrate the retina and stimulate the cells responsible for your vision. Think of it as a cellular energy boost: the light activates key proteins within the mitochondria of retinal cells, restoring their ability to clear waste, reduce inflammation, and function the way healthy cells should.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result? Less drusen. Better retinal health. And for many patients \u2014 better vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In the landmark LIGHTSITE III clinical trial:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Zero reports<\/strong> of phototoxicity or serious adverse events related to the treatment across three clinical trial<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>84% of patients<\/strong> improved or maintained their vision at approximately 2 years compared to baseline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>More than 60% of patients<\/strong> experienced at least one line of vision improvement on the eye chart at about 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect During Valeda\u2122 Treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Valeda\u2122 treatment is comfortable, fast, and requires no preparation on your part. Here&#8217;s how it works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>During Your Visit<\/strong> You&#8217;ll be seated comfortably in front of the Valeda\u2122 device. Our team will guide you through each step. Each session takes less than 5 minutes per eye \u2014 and then you&#8217;re on your way. No dilation required. No anesthesia. No needles. No surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Your Treatment Schedule<\/strong> Valeda\u2122 is administered in a series of treatment cycles over two years, following the protocol proven most effective in clinical studies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each <strong>cycle<\/strong> consists of 9 treatment sessions delivered over 3\u20135 weeks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cycles are repeated every <strong>4 months<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A full two-year course includes <strong>6 cycles and 54 total treatments<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This consistent, ongoing approach is what allows Valeda\u2122 to deliver lasting improvement and help protect your sight over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Valeda\u2122 Right for You?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Valeda\u2122 is designed for patients who have been diagnosed with early to intermediate dry AMD with some degree of visual impairment. The earlier treatment begins, the greater the opportunity to protect and enhance your visual function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls preload=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Valeda-Dr.-George-Mayo-Video-with-Michael-Mayo-54-secs-No-Call-Out.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Michael Thomas Mayo, 82, describes how Valeda\u2122 treatment changed his experience driving between Arizona and California \u2014 noticing mountain details and clarity he hadn&#8217;t seen in years.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ideal candidates have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A diagnosis of dry AMD with the presence of medium or large drusen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best-corrected visual acuity in the range of 20\/32 to 20\/70<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No neovascular (wet) AMD or central geographic atrophy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Valeda\u2122 is <strong>not<\/strong> recommended for patients with wet AMD or advanced central macular atrophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to find out if Valeda\u2122 is right for you is to schedule an evaluation with one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/retina-eye-essential-functions-conditions-and-care-strategies\/\">retina specialists<\/a>. Our team will perform a comprehensive examination and review your imaging to determine whether you&#8217;re a good candidate for this therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Not sure if you have AMD?<\/strong> Common early signs include blurred or distorted central vision, difficulty reading or recognizing faces, and straight lines appearing wavy or bent. If you&#8217;ve noticed any of these changes, don&#8217;t wait \u2014 schedule an appointment today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id17501_1b022d-7c .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id17501_1b022d-7c .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id17501_1b022d-7c > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top-color:#555555;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#555555;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#555555;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#555555;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id17501_1b022d-7c > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id17501_1b022d-7c .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id17501_1b022d-7c .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id17501_1b022d-7c > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id17501_1b022d-7c kt-accordion-has-8-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane17501_9215df-f5\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Does Valeda\u2122 hurt?<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not at all. Valeda\u2122 is completely painless. You simply sit comfortably in front of the device while gentle light is delivered to your eyes. Most patients describe the experience as easy and stress-free.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane17501_c360b2-bf\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How long does each treatment session take?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each session takes less than <strong>5 minutes per eye<\/strong>. You can return to your normal activities immediately after \u2014 there is no downtime.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane17501_261e86-15\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Is Valeda\u2122 safe?<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Valeda\u2122 has an excellent safety record backed by multiple clinical trials. No phototoxicity or serious adverse events related to the treatment were reported across three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/cdrh_docs\/pdf23\/DEN230083.pdf\">LIGHTSITE clinical trials<\/a>. It is dilation-free, anesthesia-free, speculum-free, and injection-free.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane17501_b9c1b6-c3\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Will I notice an improvement in my vision?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many patients do experience meaningful improvement. In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/cdrh_docs\/pdf23\/DEN230083.pdf\">LIGHTSITE III trial<\/a>, more than 60% of treated patients gained at least one line of vision on the eye chart at approximately two years. Results vary by patient and are influenced by the stage of AMD and how early treatment is initiated.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane17501_54c851-78\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Does Valeda\u2122 cure AMD?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Valeda\u2122 is not a cure for AMD, as dry AMD is a chronic, progressive condition. However, it is the first and only FDA-authorized treatment proven to actively improve and maintain vision in dry AMD patients \u2014 a significant breakthrough in a disease that previously had no such option.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane17501_7186fa-d9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Is Valeda\u2122 covered by insurance?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currently, most insurance plans do not have an established coverage policy for Valeda\u2122. We offer flexible self-pay options and financing to make this important treatment accessible. Please contact our team to discuss payment options that work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/for-patients\/financing\/\">Explore Eye Care Financing at Northwest Eye<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane17501_e44505-21\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What happens after treatment ends?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The clinical studies indicate that treatment benefit may not persist significantly after Valeda\u2122 treatments are stopped. For this reason, maintaining the recommended treatment schedule over the full two-year course is strongly encouraged.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane17501_0c2603-e8\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Can I still take my AREDS2 vitamins while doing Valeda\u2122?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Valeda\u2122 is used alongside your existing AMD management plan, including nutritional supplements like AREDS2. Your doctor will review your full health picture at your evaluation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don&#8217;t Wait. Protect Your Vision Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dry AMD progresses silently \u2014 often before patients notice significant vision changes. The earlier Valeda\u2122 treatment begins, the greater the opportunity to preserve and improve your sight. As the first practice in the Twin Cities Metro to offer this breakthrough therapy, Northwest Eye is ready to help you take the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Valeda\u2122 light therapy is available at Northwest Eye Golden Valley clinic location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Want to learn more?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/northwest-eye-clinic-valeda-pbm-dry-macular-degeneration-twin-cities\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"18369\">Read our blog<\/a> to dive deeper into how Valeda\u2122 works and what it means for patients with dry AMD or schedule a consultation with our team today to find out if Valeda\u2122 is right for you. 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