Our retina team, including Dr. Martinez, Dr. Hertzog, and Dr. Lorenzo, is a highly experienced group of specialists dedicated to protecting and improving the vision of patients with macular degeneration. We were among the early adopters of this FDA-authorized technology because we believe our dry AMD patients deserve access to the most advanced, evidence-based treatments available.
Valeda represents a genuine turning point in the management of dry AMD. For decades, patients were told to wait and monitor. Now, we can act earlier, non-invasively, and with meaningful results.
Valeda is a breakthrough medical device developed by LumiThera (now part of Alcon) that uses a technology called photobiomodulation (PBM), a form of targeted, painless light therapy painless light therapy that has been clinically proven to help improve vision. Valeda delivers precise doses of yellow (590 nm), red (660 nm), and near-infrared (850 nm) light to the retina, stimulating the mitochondria, the energy-producing centers of your retinal cells. Think of it as recharging your retinal cells. By boosting cellular energy production, Valeda helps:
Valeda is non-invasive, painless, and performed right here in our office.
Valeda's effectiveness is backed by the LIGHTSITE III clinical trial, a prospective, double-masked, randomized, multi-center study conducted at 10 leading U.S. retinal centers over 24 months. The results were remarkable:
Patients gained an average of approximately one full line of vision on the eye chart compared to those not receiving treatment.
In a long-term extension study (LIGHTSITE IIIB), patients maintained vision benefits out to 4.5 years, even after a 20-month treatment pause, and recovered vision gains upon retreatment.
Valeda therapy is simple, comfortable, and fits easily into your routine. There are no injections, no surgery, and no downtime, just a series of brief, painless in-office visits.
Each course of Valeda treatment consists of 9 sessions per eye, delivered over a period of 3 to 5 weeks. Your care team will work with you to schedule those visits at a cadence that fits your life.
Each treatment session takes about four minutes per eye, and your total office visit will typically be completed in about 30 minutes. You'll simply sit comfortably while the Valeda device delivers therapeutic light to your retina. No drops, no needles, no recovery time needed.
To maintain and build on your results, Valeda treatment is recommended every 4 months on an ongoing basis. Your physician will develop a personalized treatment plan based on your specific condition and goals.
Valeda is designed for patients with early to intermediate dry AMD. Our retina specialists, Dr. Martinez, Dr. Hertzog, and Dr. Lorenzo, will perform a thorough evaluation to determine whether you are a good candidate for Valeda and to establish your baseline vision. From there, your treatment schedule will be set, and your journey toward better vision can begin.
Schedule a Valeda Consultation TodayDry AMD progresses over time. The earlier you act, the more vision there is to protect. Valeda gives you a real, proven, non-invasive option, right here in Long Beach.
