Tag: Macular Degeneration
- May 23rd, 2024
Living with Geographic Atrophy: Coping Strategies and Treatment
Navigating life with geographic atrophy demands a proactive approach that involves embracing adaptive strategies, connecting with a retina specialist, and exploring the latest treatment options.
- Dec 28th, 2023
A Closer Look at Drusen: Understanding the Impact on Vision
Drusen are small yellow deposits that build up in the back of the eye and can be seen by your ophthalmologist during a dilated eye exam.
- Oct 30th, 2023
Digital Eye Strain: How to Protect Your Retina in the Digital Age
Can blue light from digital screens cause damage to the retina or contribute to diseases like age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? Learn about how blue light impacts vision.
- Oct 19th, 2023
Retinal Degeneration in Myopia: Understanding the Link and Preventive Measures
Myopia can increase your risk for several sight-threatening complications including retinal detachment. To mitigate these risks, it's crucial to consult your ophthalmologist about preventive measures.
- Aug 18th, 2023
5 Facts About Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet age-related macular degeneration is a severe condition, requiring regular monitoring. The more information you have, the sooner you can alert your retina specialist.
- Jul 28th, 2023
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Preventive Measures for High-Risk Individuals
Various age-related macular degeneration risk factors are controllable. Discuss lifestyle changes with a retinal specialist, and learn how to slow AMD and safeguard your vision.
- Jun 30th, 2023
Top 5 Risk Factors for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
If you’re 50 years or older, you’re probably familiar with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). While you can’t avoid the passage of time, some risk factors can be effectively managed.
- Feb 17th, 2023
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration & Geographic Atrophy
Geographic atrophy is responsible for approximately 20% of all legal blindness related to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Learn more about dry AMD & geographic atrophy.
- Aug 31st, 2022
Lifestyle Tips For Managing Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Although AMD can present challenges in everyday life, there are lots of things you can do to make sure it doesn't stand in the way of you living a full, productive, and enjoyable life.
- Feb 25th, 2022
Honoring National AMD Month: Symptoms, Prevention, and Who Is Most at Risk
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is of noted importance each February for good reason – around 11 million Americans have some degree of AMD.