New laser treatment could stop blindness before it starts
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Researchers at Aalto University developed a laser treatment that uses controlled heat to activate the eye's natural repair mechanisms, potentially preventing dry age-related macular degeneration that affects 20 million Americans over 40. The technique triggers heat shock proteins and autophagy to clear damaging protein deposits, with human trials starting in 2026.
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