Valeda Dry AMD Treatment at Littleton Eye Care Center
Living with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) often presents visual challenges as central sight changes over time. At Littleton Eye Care Center, we offer the Valeda PBM treatment to help improve visual function and preserve sight for individuals living with this condition.
As an innovative, noninvasive therapy, Valeda acts at the cellular level to support retinal health and assist in maintaining daily visual independence. Valeda helps to improve and maintain vision in those with early and intermediate dry AMD.
If you are living with dry AMD, book an appointment with us today to learn more about Valeda and determine if it is right for you.
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What Is Dry AMD?
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive eye condition affecting the macula, the specialized central region of the retina responsible for sharp, straight-ahead vision. The dry form represents the majority of AMD diagnoses and develops as microscopic metabolic deposits, known as drusen, build up beneath retinal tissues.
As these deposits accumulate over time, light-sensitive retinal cells gradually deteriorate. Because dry AMD is progressive, central vision slowly becomes dim, hazy, or distorted, making visual tasks such as reading, driving, and recognizing faces increasingly difficult.
How Does Valeda Work?
Valeda uses photobiomodulation (PBM) technology to address the underlying cellular functions involved in retinal decline.
The system applies three specific wavelengths of low-level light—yellow (590 nm), red (660 nm), and near-infrared (850 nm)—directly to retinal tissues. These precise light waves stimulate the energy-producing centers, or mitochondria, inside your retinal cells.
By renewing mitochondrial function, Valeda boosts cellular energy (ATP) production, reduces oxidative stress, and improves overall retinal cellular health to support visual function.
What Are the Benefits of Valeda?
Valeda offers a proactive clinical option specifically designed for individuals diagnosed with early to intermediate stages of dry AMD. Key benefits of Valeda therapy include:
- FDA-authorized treatment: It stands as the first and only FDA-authorized treatment designed for early and intermediate dry AMD.
- Vision preservation and enhancement: Helps to maintain or improve visual clarity in patients diagnosed with dry AMD over time.
- Comfortable and noninvasive: Uses no dilating eye drops, topical anesthesia, or ocular injections. More than 97% of clinical trial participants reported experiencing no eye pain during or after treatment.
What to Expect During Valeda Treatments
A single Valeda therapy session takes approximately 4 to 5 minutes per eye. During your visit, you sit comfortably in front of the device while it guides you through four simple phases:
- Phase 1: Look at soft pulses of yellow and near-infrared light for about 30 seconds with your eyes open.
- Phase 2: Close your eyes for 90 seconds while a gentle red light shines over the eyelid.
- Phase 3: Repeat Phase 1 by looking at pulses of yellow and near-infrared light for 30 seconds with open eyes.
- Phase 4: Repeat Phase 2 by keeping your eyes closed for 90 seconds while the red light applies.
The typical treatment schedule consists of 3 brief sessions per week for 3 weeks (9 sessions total per series). This 3-week course is generally repeated 3 times a year over a 2-year period. During your appointment, your optometrist will perform a thorough evaluation and may create a custom treatment plan tailored to your eye health.
Protecting Your Sight at Littleton Eye Care Center
Living with dry macular degeneration does not mean you have to wait passively for your vision to decline. Through photobiomodulation therapy with Valeda, Littleton Eye Care Center provides light-based care aimed at supporting cellular function and preserving your central vision.
To determine if this treatment is a good fit for your eyes, book an appointment for a comprehensive eye exam with our team today.
Book AppointmentFrequently Asked Questions About Valeda
What is Valeda?
Valeda is an FDA-authorized, noninvasive photobiomodulation (PBM) light therapy system engineered to manage vision loss in patients diagnosed with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It applies targeted multi-wavelength light directly to the retina without requiring eye dilation, topical anesthesia, or surgical incisions.
How does Valeda work?
The system delivers specific yellow, red, and near-infrared light wavelengths to stimulate energy production inside light-sensitive retinal cells. By renewing mitochondrial activity, this technology helps improve cellular function, boost local circulation, and reduce oxidative stress in the macula.
How long does treatment take?
Each individual therapy session takes roughly 4 to 5 minutes per eye and requires no recovery downtime once completed. A complete treatment protocol typically includes 9 brief in-office sessions spread over 3 weeks, with periodic maintenance visits scheduled thereafter.
How do I know if Valeda is right for me?
This therapy is primarily intended for individuals in the early to intermediate stages of dry AMD who want a proactive option to support their central vision. We encourage you to book a comprehensive eye exam at Littleton Eye Care Center to consult with your optometrist and determine if Valeda will benefit your ocular health.
Is Valeda therapy comfortable and safe?
Valeda is a gentle, pain-free procedure that allows you to rest comfortably while looking at soft, low-level light. Clinical trials show a strong safety profile, with over 97% of patients reporting zero eye pain during or after their treatment sessions.
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Littleton Eye Care Center
- 104 Meadow St.
- Littleton, NH 03561
Contact Information
- Phone: 603-444-2592
- Fax: 603-444-6250
- Email: [email protected]
Hours of Operation
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Lincoln Eye Care Center
- 78 Main Street
- Lincoln, NH 03251
Contact Information
- Phone: 603-745-4882
- Email: [email protected]
Hours of Operation
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Open some Thursdays; Please call ahead to inquire.
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Woodsville Eye Care Center
- 50 Smith Street,
- Woodsville, NH 03785
Contact Information
- Phone: 603-747-3190
- Email: [email protected]
Hours of Operation
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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Littleton Eye Care Center
- 104 Meadow St.
- Littleton, NH 03561
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P: 603-444-2592
F: 603-444-6250
[email protected]
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Lincoln Eye Care Center
- 78 Main Street
- Lincoln, NH 03251
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P: 603-745-4882
[email protected]
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Woodsville Eye Care Center
- 50 Smith Street,
- Woodsville, NH 03785
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P: 603-747-3190
[email protected]
