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Learn about the symptoms of wet age-related macular degeneration, an eye disorder that can cause rapid vision loss.
This expert article discusses how age-related macular degeneration affects vision and whether it's safe for those with this eye condition to drive, especially at night.
Learn what causes retinal edema, how it is treated, and how macular edema or intraretinal fluid can cause distortion of central vision,
Learn why the distinction between hard and soft drusen is important, and how the type of drusen that you have may influence your risk of vision loss.
Currently, many patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) require monthly injections into the eye to preserve their vision. Those with advanced dry AMD, also called geographic atrophy (GA), have no effective treatments available to them. Fortunately, AMD research and drug developments are advancing rapidly to bring patients better treatments.
Learn about genes that are closely associated with age-related macular degeneration, and whether genetic testing is currently recommended.
Learn about a longer-lasting drug treatment, approved by the FDA in 2019, for the wet form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common eye disease that causes deterioration of the macula, the central area of the retina. Read the answers to the most frequently asked questions about this eye disease.
Learn the answers to common questions, risks, and what to expect after cataract surgery for patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Smoking is the largest modifiable risk factor for age-related macular degeneration. Learn why smoking damages the retina, and explore a number of steps you can take to protect your vision.
