Valeda Photobiomodulation Referral Form - RCSD
Refer Your Patient for Valeda Photobiomodulation Therapy
Retina Consultants San Diego is proud to be the first in San Diego to offer Valeda, the first and only FDA-authorized treatment shown to improve vision in dry age-related macular degeneration. Use the form below to refer a patient or call us directly at (858) 451-1911.
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A New Treatment Option for Dry AMD
For years, most people with dry age-related macular degeneration have heard the same advice: take AREDS vitamins, eat well, protect your eyes from sunlight, and return every few months for monitoring. While these steps help, it can feel discouraging to watch your patient's vision slowly change with no active treatment.
About Valeda Light Therapy
Valeda uses precise wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to stimulate retinal cell function, reduce inflammation, and slow progression of dry AMD. Treatment is completely non-invasive, pain-free, and completed in under 5 minutes per eye.
Ideal Candidates for Referral
**Consider referring patients who present with the following:
- Early or intermediate dry age-related macular degeneration
- Visual acuity between 20/32 and 20/100
- Geographic atrophy (non-exudative)
- No history of wet AMD (CNV)
- Interest in non-invasive treatment options
- Currently taking or recommended for AREDS supplementation
Treatment Overview
**Treatment Protocol
- Initial series: 9 sessions over 3–5 weeks
- Maintenance: Follow-up every 4 months
- Session duration: Under 5 minutes per eye
- No dilation, no injections, no recovery time
Please be aware that RCSD cannot ensure that communications sent over the Internet are secure. This includes correspondence sent through this form or by email. If you are uncomfortable with such risks, you may contact us by phone instead of using this form.