Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check...reactionscomments
Beovu® Safety ConcernsBeovu (brolucizumab) is a drug that treats wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It works by stopping leakage from weak blood vessels into...reactionscomments
Racial and Ethnic Differences in Macular Degeneration: Asian AmericansMacular degeneration is currently the leading cause of vision loss in America. It affects more than 10 million people – more than...reactionscomments
Racial and Ethnic Differences in Macular Degeneration: Hispanic or LatinosMacular degeneration is currently the leading cause of vision loss in America. It affects more than 10 million people – more than...reactionscomments
AMD Look-Alike ConditionsMaking a diagnosis of AMD and ruling out other similarly presenting conditions can be quite difficult, and will depend on physical exam...reactions9comments
What is Pigment Epithelial Detachment?Pigment epithelial detachment is a condition that happens when specific layers of cells behind your eye come apart, or get detached. This...reactionscomments
What is Posterior Vitreous Detachment?Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), also called vitreous detachment, is a common experience for older adults. It is caused by a normal part...reactionscomments
Fluoride and Degenerative Eye DiseasesCan fluoride be bad for your eyes? Fluoride is good for your teeth; it helps prevent cavities. That’s what we’ve been told...reactionscomments
Are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and AMD Related?Both age-related macular degeneration and dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, are associated with the aging process. Researchers have been increasingly wondering if these...reactions1comment
What is Retinitis Pigmentosa?Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is not one eye disorder, but rather a group of related eye disorders that cause progressive vision loss. It’s...reactionscomments
What Are Flashes and Floaters?As we age, our eyes go through many changes. Many of these changes can impact our vision. Patients with age-related macular degeneration...reactions4comments
CD11b + Monocytes and Anti-VEGF Injections in Wet AMD and PCVAnti-vascular endothelial growth factor (Anti-VEGF) eye injection drugs are the most common and effective treatments for the wet form of age-related macular...reactionscomments
Stargardt Disease InheritanceThe most common form of macular degeneration in young people, Stargardt disease typically begins in late childhood and continues to progress into...reactions1comment
What is Braille?Braille is, very simply, a written language code that is felt rather than seen. Braille consists of a series of one through...reactionscomments
Genetic Testing Predicts Effectiveness of AREDS Supplements for AMDResearchers have identified a genetic link that may increase the risk of developing Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). An easy-to-use genetic test can...reactions4comments
What is Dry Eye?Dry eye sounds exactly like it is: A condition where the eyes don’t produce enough tears to keep the surface of the...reactionscomments
Does UV or Blue Light Cause Macular Degeneration?We know that light is an important part of our health, and can be a danger to us as well. Ultraviolet (UV)...reactionscomments
Is it Safe to Have Cataract Surgery With Macular Degeneration?When the lens of the eye gets clouded, it is called a cataract. A cataract blocks the ability of light to pass...reactions4comments
What is Diabetic Macular Edema?Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a complication of diabetes. It is a condition with fluid from leaky blood vessels collecting in the...reactionscomments
What is Fuch's Dystrophy?Fuch’s dystrophy is an eye disease that affects the cornea, the front surface of the eye. It occurs when a layer of...reactionscomments
