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There is strong evidence that inflammation plays a role in the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Learn why our immune system and inflammation contribute to AMD and how exciting research may lead to new, promising treatments.
Learn helpful tips for navigating glaucoma care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
You’ve visited an ophthalmologist, and you’ve just received a diagnosis of glaucoma. You may be feeling anxious or overwhelmed by this diagnosis, but hopefully, with additional knowledge, you can feel more in control of this disease. This article summarizes some questions you may be asking yourself.
Learn how your eye doctor can determine a great deal about your general health just by examining your eyes.
Some patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) lose their central vision in both eyes. This makes it difficult to read, recognize faces, or watch television. Fortunately, the more peripheral retinal beyond the centrally-located macula is not usually affected. The implantable miniature telescope (IMT) takes advantage of this fact by enlarging objects in the center of the visual field so they can be seen by the intact parts of the retina around the macula.
Learn how lutein and zeaxanthin may help to protect your vision, how to increase these micronutrients in your diet naturally, and what dosage is recommended.
Learn about ongoing research and the future potential for using gene therapy to treat wet and dry age-related macular degeneration.
Patients, families and clinicians all want to know how far Alzheimer’s disease has progressed and what the future is likely to hold. Learn about the symptoms associated with the three stages of the disease.
Sleep apnea is considered a risk factor for dementia. Learn how sleep apnea may increase the risk for memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, heart attack, and stroke.
The question, "What causes Alzheimer's?" is complex. Our experts break down the latest major theories of Alzheimer's disease causes & risk factors.
