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Macular Degeneration Research

Learn what causes retinal edema, how it is treated, and how macular edema or intraretinal fluid can cause distortion of central vision,

Aug 18, 2021
Macular Degeneration Research

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.

Aug 17, 2021
Macular Degeneration Research

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.

Aug 16, 2021
Macular Degeneration Research

Learn about genes that are closely associated with age-related macular degeneration, and whether genetic testing is currently recommended.

Aug 16, 2021
Macular Degeneration Research

Learn about a longer-lasting drug treatment, approved by the FDA in 2019, for the wet form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Aug 11, 2021
Macular Degeneration Research

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.

Aug 10, 2021
Macular Degeneration Research

Learn the answers to common questions, risks, and what to expect after cataract surgery for patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Aug 10, 2021
Macular Degeneration Research

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.

Aug 5, 2021
Macular Degeneration Research

Learn about dry eye and if it's connected to dry age-related macular degeneration. Plus, what treatments and eye drops are recommended for dry eyes? 

Jul 15, 2021
Macular Degeneration Research

Learn what causes eye floaters, what floaters are made of, and what worsening symptoms could mean.

Jul 15, 2021