Expert Information
Tips, insights, and expert information to help you manage brain and eye disease.
Our tools will help you understand and manage symptoms, treatment, and prevention of these diseases.
Learn about treatment options for vascular dementia, or vascular cognitive impairment (VCI). Discuss prevention & experimental medications with your physician.
Learn helpful communication tips for visiting and communicating with someone who has Alzheimer’s or dementia.
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.
Explore pros & cons of current Alzheimer's drugs, including Donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon), galantamine (Razadyne), memantine (Namenda).
Learn about the connection between smoking and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia.
Learn the answers to common questions, risks, and what to expect after cataract surgery for patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Lewy body dementia (LBD) also known as dementia with Lewy bodies is one of the most frequent causes of dementia. Learn how it differs from Alzheimer's.
Normal-tension glaucoma (NTG) is characterized by damage to the optic nerve and normal eye pressure that does not exceed 21 mmHg. Learn about the symptoms and treatment for low-tension or normal-pressure glaucoma.
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.
Is late-onset Alzheimer's hereditary and what are the genetic risks compared to early-onset AD? Learn about genetic and non-genetic risk factors.
