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Welcome to reverseAMD.com. This site is dedicated to the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) based upon the work of Alston C. Lundgren, MD. Dr. Lundgren developed the experimental Santa Fe Eye Protocol to Reverse the Vision Loss of Macular Degeneration — henceforth abbreviated The Santa Fe Eye Protocol.
It is the only documented treatment to reverse vision loss in cases of both Wet and Dry AMD. It also works in other retinal conditions including Stargardt's, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Histoplasmosis, Myopic Degeneration and several rare genetic conditions. In aggregate these all behave similarly to AMD — but the numbers are small and most experience is with AMD.
Dr. Lundgren presented his November 2007 to August 2008 results at the 18th International Congress of Eye Research (English speaking academic ophthalmologists) in Beijing this September. A link to his paper is on the upper right of this page.
He has been invited to present his findings and his protocol to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Eye Center in May and the Annual Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture in late April. These presentations will be posted after the fact.
The Santa Fe Eye Protocol is a five-fold treatment that achieves measurable results through minimally invasive techniques. 1st, small steel studs are inserted in regions of the ear whose nerve endings have been shown to correspond with specific areas of the brain. By stimulating these nerves, cortisone and oxygen-rich blood are induced in the region of the retina. 2nd, needle electrodes are inserted in the fat around the eyeball and are stimulated with a mild electrical current. These electrodes stimulate the retina and surrounding tissues. 3rd, needles are inserted into specific points, which, through observation and Dr. Lundgren's personal experience, have been demonstrated to affect the eye. In Spring 2007, a 4th component was added - electrically stimulating the scalp over the visual cortex which occupies a very considerable portion of the brain. Finally a 5th component was added to increase personal energy and allow faster healing.
In the course of over 6,000 individual eye treatments on more than 700 individual patients, and as reported in two articles in peer-reviewed medical journals, this combination of physical and electric stimulation currently results in measurable improvements in the vision of approximately 85% of individual eyes and 93% of patients when both eyes are combined. The Santa Fe Eye Protocol has few risks, is minimally invasive and therefore is a welcome addition to traditional treatments such as vitamin therapy, thermal laser, Photodynamic Therapy, Macugen, Avastin and Lucentis.
Dr. Lundgren is so confident in the results of this protocol that all charges will be refunded if after four treatments there is not objective improvement in visual acuity. As measured on National Eye Institute ETDRS charts, one eye must test at least one line better in either near or distant vision. Most patients show much greater improvement.
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To obtain a DVD of Dr. Lundgren's video, filmed in July 2008, please call (505) 986-0910. The video addresses macular degeneration, the Santa Fe Eye Protocol and other retinal conditions, and frequently asked questions. It is available for $12 and includes a large print copy of this website.