Valeda® Light Therapy
This treatment plan includes a series of 27 treatments over the course of one year, split into three series of 9 treatments three times per year. Treatments are given approximately 3 times a week over a 3-to-5-week period. Each treatment session takes about 5 minutes per eye. No special preparation is needed prior to the treatment. Your eyes will not be dilated. No drugs or needles are used in the treatments. You will need to remove your glasses or contact lenses.
Your eye(s) that are eligible for the treatment plan will receive the PBM treatment using the Valeda Light Delivery System, which uses 3 different wavelengths: red light, near-infrared (invisible light), and yellow light. Your eye(s) will be given a treatment of different wavelengths through both open and closed eyelids to stimulate the retinal tissue at the back of the eye.
As a precaution, you should not be treated with Valeda® if your skin or eyes react more strongly than normal to yellow light, red light, or near-infrared radiation (NIR), or if you have a history of light-activated conditions like epilepsy or migraines. You should also talk to your doctor before receiving Valeda® treatment within 30 days of using certain photosensitizing agents (medicines that make the skin or eyes more sensitive to light). These medicines are sometimes used in photodynamic therapy, a treatment for certain eye and skin diseases and types of cancer.
AMD is a progressive disease of the retina (the part of the eye that detects visual signals and sends them to the brain). AMD is the leading cause of vision loss in people over 65 years. There are two categories of AMD: the dry form accounts for 80 to 90% of all AMD cases and the wet form accounts for 10 to 20%. This treatment being offered is for dry AMD only. This treatment does not treat or prevent wet AMD.
Contraindications for Use
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Valeda® Light Therapy is the first FDA-authorized treatment designed to improve visual function in patients with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Using non-invasive photobiomodulation technology, Valeda delivers specific wavelengths of light to stimulate cellular activity within the retina, helping support retinal health and visual performance.
Treatment is painless, performed in the office, and does not require injections or surgery. Patients typically undergo a series of sessions as part of a personalized treatment plan. Dr. Alurkar will determine whether Valeda Light Therapy may be an appropriate option for your condition and visual goals.
See the Possibilities with Valeda® Light Therapy
Treatment
Pricing
One Eye, per Session
$175
Targeted therapy for one eye during a single office visit.
Bilateral, per Session
$200
Convenient treatment for both eyes completed during the same appointment.
One Eye, per Year
$4,500
A full year of Valeda® Light Therapy for one eye, following the recommended treatment schedule.
Bilateral, per Year
$5,000
Complete yearly coverage for both eyes, providing ongoing support for retinal health and visual function.