Tag: Macular Degeneration

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The health of our eyes is largely dependent on how we take care of them over the course of our lives. This includes eating foods that are beneficial to eye health. In addition to the foods we eat, the following are important and easy ways to protect our eyes: Wear sunglasses. Doing so will protect […]