Tag: AMD

6 Helpful Tips For Healthy Aging Month

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September is Healthy Aging Month. There are several ways that you can improve your own health, regardless of your age. Graceful aging is much easier when you have good health habits throughout your life. Your eye health can also be harmed by bad habits. This can put you at higher risk for conditions like glaucoma […]

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What You Need to Know About Macular Degeneration

age related macular degeneration

Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is a form of vision loss that affects the central vision. It’s most common in patients over 50 years of age and those with a family history of the disease. Annual eye exams are one of the most important ways to diagnose and monitor for the condition. A Quick Review […]

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It’s Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month

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February is age-related macular degeneration (AMD) month and the American Academy of Ophthalmology wants to remind you of the importance of screening, early detection and describe the most recent treatment options. Over 1.5 million Americans suffer from AMD, making it the leading cause of blindness in the country, and the new treatment possibilities are bringing […]

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