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Geographic atrophy is an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), in which cells in the retina waste away, causing vision loss.
Explore the latest research about bright lights and retina damage, plus tips for protecting your eyes.
Do your macular degeneration vitamins meet the standard? A study found some eye health supplements had incorrect labels. Learn more.
Does age-related macular degeneration lead to blindness? Learn how the disease is diagnosed, what to expect next, and how following your doctor's instructions can help you retain your vision.
Do you know if you are applying your glaucoma eye drops correctly or how long to wait between drops? Follow this advice from our expert.
Some medications can cause memory loss, confusion, or other side effects similar to dementia symptoms. See a list of drugs that may lead to misdiagnosis.
Many different drugs have the potential to elevate eye pressure and increase the risk of developing glaucoma. This article explores the classes of medications that may affect the open-angle and angle-closure forms of glaucoma.
Why do eye doctors dilate pupils, how eye dilation works, what conditions are diagnosed, how long eye dilation lasts & other eye exam information.
Researchers, including BrightFocus grantees, have been examining how modifiable lifestyle interventions such as intermittent fasting, the “fasting-mimicking” diet (FMD), ketone supplementation, and other targeted diet changes can help people delay Alzheimer’s disease, improve cognition, and live longer.
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, macular degeneration, and glaucoma commonly occur with age. Learn about what causes neurodegeneration, how to reduce your risk, and how researchers are exploring common pathways to find a cure faster.
