What Is Glaucoma?Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages your optic nerve. Glaucoma most often occurs when fluid builds up in the front part...reactionscomments
What's the Verdict on George Rozakis' Wellness Program?We at MacularDegeneration.net have received inquiries from community members about Dr. George Rozakis and his claims for treatment and cure of macular...reactions2comments
Mobility Assistance for Visual ImpairmentAs your macular degeneration progresses you may find it difficult to get from place to place without assistance. This can be frustrating...reactions5comments
What is the Mediterranean Diet?Fad diets come and go, making claims about weight loss. This one projects sustained long-term health benefits rather than emphasizing weight loss...reactions2comments
Living with Multiple Chronic ConditionsMore than 1 in 4 people in the United States are living with multiple chronic conditions (MCC). Chronic conditions are diseases that...reactionscomments
What Are Drusen?Drusen is a German word that translated means node or geode. They are yellow or white deposits of cellular waste and proteins...reactions19comments
What is Diabetic Retinopathy?Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that can occur in patients with diabetes. The most common cause of vision loss for people with...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
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 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
Medicines for Chronic Dry EyeChronic dry eye, often simply called “dry eye,” is a disease of the surface of the eye that can happen when your...reactionscomments
Chronic Dry Eye Treatment GoalsChronic dry eye, often simply called “dry eye,” is a disease of the surface of the eye that can happen when your...reactionscomments
Cataracts and Chronic Dry EyeChronic dry eye, or simply “dry eye,” is a disease of the surface of the eye that can happen when your eye...reactionscomments
Glaucoma and Chronic Dry EyeChronic dry eye, or simply “dry eye,” is a disease of the surface of the eye that can happen when your eye...reactionscomments
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
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...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
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
A Dose of LaughterLiving with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you...reactionscomments
