Modifiable Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Age-related Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible visual impairment in patients over the age of 60 years ...
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What Is Macular Degeneration?

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a when a part of the retina called the macula is damaged. With AMD you ...
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Risk Factors for Macular Degeneration

You are more likely to develop AMD if you: eat a diet high in saturated fat (found in foods like ...
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Macular Degeneration Diagnosis

A comprehensive eye examination is necessary to diagnose Macular Degeneration (AMD) which includes refraction and vision examination, dilated eye exam, an ...
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Macular Degeneration Treatment

Dry AMD Right now, there is no way to treat the dry form of AMD. However people with lots of ...
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Making the Most of Low Vision due to Macular Degeneration

If you have low vision (reduced vision even with the help of spectacles and contact lenses) due to Macular degeneration ...
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