Editorial Team
The members of the Editorial Team are either employees of Health Union, the parent company of MacularDegeneration.net, or professional medical writers who are contracted to work for Health Union. Often times we collaborate on articles for the site that may cover a broad range of topics from news articles, reports from our In America surveys, or a summary of feedback that we’ve gathered from our community members. We also will occasionally cover news-worthy items, updates on research, and other topics that are important to the macular degeneration community.
Macular degeneration is currently the leading cause of vision loss in America. It affects more than 10 million people – …
As this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. …
Living with macular degeneration can be scary, and what can make it worse is the lack of information and research …
Our amazing group of macular degeneration advocates answered a few questions to share their experiences and tips with the community. …
Our amazing group of macular degeneration advocates answered a few questions to share their experiences and tips with the community. …
Making a diagnosis of AMD and ruling out other similarly presenting conditions can be quite difficult, and will depend on …
Pigment epithelial detachment is a condition that happens when specific layers of cells behind your eye come apart, or get …
Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), also called vitreous detachment, is a common experience for older adults. It is caused by a …
A new drug for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). …
Can fluoride be bad for your eyes? Fluoride is good for your teeth; it helps prevent cavities. That’s what we’ve …
For years, Americans have been encouraged to consume calcium-rich foods and take a calcium supplement if they need more calcium …
Both age-related macular degeneration and dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, are associated with the aging process. Researchers have been increasingly wondering …
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is not one eye disorder, but rather a group of related eye disorders that cause progressive vision …
A rich network of blood vessels feed nutrients and oxygen to the eyes. This makes the eyes especially vulnerable to …
As we age, our eyes go through many changes. Many of these changes can impact our vision. Patients with age-related …
Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (Anti-VEGF) eye injection drugs are the most common and effective treatments for the wet form of …
The most common form of macular degeneration in young people, Stargardt disease typically begins in late childhood and continues to …
It’s easy to look up facts about macular degeneration and how this condition affects the lives of those living with …
Braille is, very simply, a written language code that is felt rather than seen. Braille consists of a series of …
Researchers have identified a genetic link that may increase the risk of developing Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD).1 An easy-to-use genetic …
