Results for Macular Degeneration

In some people, AMD advances so slowly that vision loss does not occur for a long time. In others, the disease progresses faster and may lead to a loss of vision in one or both eyes. As AMD progresses, a blurred area near the center of vision is a common symptom. Over time, the blurred area may grow larger or you may develop blank spots in your central vision. Objects also may not appear to be as bright as they used to be…

In a step forward in the battle against macular degeneration, researchers at the UVA School of Medicine have discovered a trigger for the damaging inflammation.

Posted // Tuesday, June 18, 2013
By: Dr. Lydia Lane
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to join Tom Brannon on THV11 to provide awareness and information on macular degeneration, an eye disease common in people 65 and older that can cause you to lose areas of your vision and hinder daily activities such as reading or driving and even lead to blindness
You can watch the interview below and read more about macular degeneration and how you can prevent it.
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Take a look at what age-related macular degeneration is and what you need to look out for.

A basic explanation of Macular degeneration, it's forms and means of detection

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an acquired retinal disorder.

Visual cortex stimulation improves peripheral vision in observers with normal vision

Age-related macular degeneration has been associated with an increase and decrease of dietary and supplementary calcium intake. This study aimed to clarify these mixed results.

Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in the United States. Learn the most common treatments to help preserve your vision and prevent this common disease from progressing.

An estimated 10 million Americans show evidence of age-related macular degeneration, a progressive eye disorder that can destroy forward vision, says Jonathan Garretson, a Clarkston-based optometrist.

Your eye doctor discusses age-related macular degeneration. Learn about its risk factors, types, and symptoms in the first part of this special blog.

(BPT) - The ability to see is one of our most precious gifts. Like most things in life, our vision may be impacted as we age. That’s why it’s important to learn about Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Prevalent among older Americans, it affects one in five adults age 65 and older, and is the leading cause of blindness for this population. While there is no cure for this condition, there are steps that you can take to help reduce the risk of progression…

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss worldwide, occurs due to the deterioration of the retina. This eye condition usually affects individuals over the age of 50. While there is no cure for AMD, an optometrist can help you manage the condition through medications, vision aids, laser therapy and vitamins
Learn the truth about the biggest myths surrounding AMD from a local optometrist…

How Does Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Affect Vision
The macula is the only part of the retina that gives us crystal-clear, detailed vision. When it is damaged, details—such as the words on this page or a facial expression—become obscured. Your relative or friend with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may not be able to see your eyes, but may still make eye contact because he or she can see at least the outline of your face and know where your eyes are.
Individuals with…

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View photos of wet and dry macular degeneration and videos about AMD and your eyes. These pictures of retinas - called fundus photographs - show the different effects of wet and dry macular degenerati

Try these tips to start protecting your eyes from wet age-related macular degeneration.

September is Healthy Aging Month, making it an ideal time to shed some light on an important issue that impacts millions as we age – our eyesight. With around 1.75 million people in the country having age-related macular degeneration, according to the National Institutes of Health, and another 2.2 million suffering from glaucoma, vision is …

Posted on: Sep 30 2013
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss for older men and women. While the exact causes of macular degeneration are not currently known, many links have been discovered. This condition has been known to occur more often in people with light eyes than those with darker eyes, and many people who develop AMD have relatives who have also suffered from this condition. However, it seems that there are other possible contributors to this vision…

Here’s health news you may be glad to see: A healthy lifestyle may reduce your risk of getting vision diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which can damage central vision and currently affects 11 million Americans [...]