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Dry age-related macular degeneration not only affects your eyesight, but it also impacts your ability to live life fully.
Recognizing loved ones’ faces, enjoying a good book, or driving at night can all become daily challenges. But now there’s hope.
MacuMira offers new hope for people diagnosed with this condition. It is the first Health Canada–licensed, noninvasive therapy proven to improve visual function in patients with dry AMD.
Safe and painless, MacuMira has improved the visual function in thousands of dry AMD patients across Canada and beyond.
How MacuMira Works
Microcurrent Stimulation
MacuMira gently delivers low-level microcurrent through the closed eyelids to stimulate the retina. This therapy is designed to support retinal health and maintain or improve your vision over time. It’s designed to improve and preserve vision in patients with dry AMD.
Improved Vision
Many patients report noticing clearer vision or improved contrast within the first 10 days of treatment. Eye care providers typically recommend ongoing follow-up sessions every 3 months to maintain the effects.
Comfortable, In-Office Therapy
MacuMira does not require needles, medications, lasers, or surgery. Treatments are quick, typically 32 minutes, and most patients can return to their regular day right after their visit.
Understanding Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry age-related macular degeneration (dry AMD) affects the macula, the part of your retina responsible for detailed, central vision. As the condition progresses, everyday tasks like recognizing faces, reading fine print, or seeing clearly in dim light can become difficult.
Dry AMD doesn’t cause complete blindness, as it typically does not affect peripheral (side) vision. However, in advanced stages, it can lead to severe central vision loss, making everyday activities like reading, driving, and recognizing faces extremely difficult.
The early stages of dry AMD don’t typically cause any symptoms. This means a person can have damage to their macula and not realize it.
Regular eye exams are important for detecting the condition early. MacuMira may be able to help slow the progression of dry AMD while improving vision.
In dry AMD, the light-sensitive cells in the macula gradually break down. One of the earliest changes is the accumulation of drusen—small yellow deposits beneath the retina.
These deposits can interfere with the retina’s function and may signal the start of vision decline. Early on, dry AMD may not cause noticeable symptoms, but as it advances, many people begin to experience:
- Blurry or fuzzy central vision
- Trouble reading or recognizing faces
- Difficulty seeing clearly in dim lighting
- Wavy or distorted lines
Dry AMD does not typically affect peripheral (side) vision, but in later stages, it can result in severe central vision loss, making it harder to do things like drive, read, or navigate daily routines independently.
Dry AMD can affect anyone, but certain factors can increase the risk:
- Age: The likelihood rises sharply after age 55
- Family history: Genetics play a significant role in AMD development
- Smoking: Smoking significantly increases risk and speeds up disease progression
- Lifestyle: Poor nutrition and lack of regular eye exams can also contribute
Because early dry AMD often has no symptoms, routine eye exams are key to early detection and timely management.
A comprehensive eye exam can reveal early signs of macular changes long before vision is affected. Eye care providers can identify drusen, retinal thinning, or other subtle markers during routine imaging. Detecting dry AMD in its earliest stages enables patients and providers to explore new treatment options, such as MacuMira.
A Proven Treatment Option for Dry AMD in Canada
Until recently, people living with dry AMD had limited tools for preserving their vision. Most management strategies focused on slowing progression through lifestyle changes or vitamins. But they did not restore what was already lost.
With MacuMira, that’s changed.
MacuMira is the first and only Health Canada–licensed, noninvasive treatment clinically shown to improve visual function in patients with dry AMD.
Our mission is to bring innovation to AMD treatment.
If no one is currently offering MacuMira in your area, please ask your current eye care provider to contact us to learn more.
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Real Patient Experiences
“The treatment itself was wonderful; I was not fearful at all. I walked out from my first treatment, and I could see the TVs and the actual printing on the ads.
I couldn’t believe it, I could see across the street, I could see in the other person’s living room. I wanted to be able to drive to places and get to places, and I can do that now.
I felt self-limited because I knew my sight was disintegrating, and now I’m going out. I’m going to my grandkids’ soccer games, and I can see who is who.”
Edith – Alberta
“After my first session, excellent, I took my phone, I could not believe how clear and bright everything was. Just try the treatment, because for me it does wonders.
It was relaxing, no pain whatsoever, none. Everything is just clear!
I do a lot of knitting and crocheting, and now I have no problem; everything is much clearer, much easier. I’m not scared that I’m going to lose my eyesight. I am so much more relaxed.”
Ingrid – Alberta
“When I took the headset off, it was so much brighter in the room, I just couldn’t believe it. Everything blurred before, but things were sharper already. I’m very pleased with what I can see. I can even see the hummingbird at my feeder.
It’s brightened me up quite a bit. I am very excited about the rest of my life now. I am just so pleased with this treatment, I am over the moon.
We went out for dinner, and I could read the fortune in my fortune cookie. Before, people’s faces had halos around them. I could not recognize them, now I know who they are.”
Frances – Ontario
“Life before MacuMira was pretty scary for me. Before doing this treatment, I couldn’t see anything on somebody except the outline of their hair.
I had serious heartaches every day, now I don’t
It’s painless, nothing. For 30 minutes? Why wouldn’t anyone do it?
That’s how I knew it was working, because it wasn’t that prominent black mark in the centre of my eye. I’m not full of fear anymore, I’m not worried that I’ll wake up tomorrow and not be able to see.
I found before I was already worried, I was always afraid and scared – and now I’m not. You have to go for it, you got to try it. I’m proof that it’s working.”
Laura – Ontario
“I was 10 points away from losing my driver’s license. For me, MacuMira was a godsend, quite frankly.
Not invasive in any way, it was relaxing for me. I didn’t have any problem with it at all. I couldn’t take the chance not to do it, if you know what I mean.
There was a moment after my first treatment where I was able to read street signs a lot more clear. When they had reviewed my vision and I had dropped 20 points, I thought, this is well worth the money spent.
It was emotionally amazing to me to have that clarity again. The biggest change is the lack of anxiety of losing my driver’s license; emotionally, it was very freeing.
I thought if this changes anything, I’m in. If this can change your life and your ability for independence for a little bit longer, it’s worth
the money, every penny! The biggest thing is the feeling of independence, and being able to drive for a lot longer than I thought I was going to be able to. It was a freeing experience, and I’m looking forward to continuing my MacuMira treatments.”
Peter – Alberta
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