Katie Berrill...Katie was previously an advocate on MacularDegeneration.net. Katie from the U.K, was diagnosed with Stargardts Macular Dystrophy in September 2017 at the age of 32. The diagnosis was completely out...
Investigational Therapies for AMD...Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common eye conditions causing vision loss in older people. In macular degeneration, the macula (tissue at the back of the eye)...
Genetic Testing for Macular Degeneration...Macular degeneration, especially age-related macular degneration (AMD), is a common condition that is one of the main causes of vision loss in people over the age of 50. In AMD...
Caring for Someone With Macular Degeneration...Macular degeneration is a chronic, progressive disease that can have far-reaching effects on a person’s life. In addition to needing assistance with daily activities, individuals with macular degeneration might also...
Surgery for Macular Degeneration...Macular degeneration is an eye condition that is the main cause of vision loss in older adults, particularly those over the age of 50. The condition is not curable and...
Reading Alternatives and Aids...If you’re experiencing difficulty or significant strain while reading books, and large-print books or assistive devices are no longer helpful, then it might be time to look for alternatives. It...
What to Expect With Eye Injections for AMD...As we age, our eyesight can face challenges. One of the most common is age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is an eye condition that affects the central part of the...
Fundus Photography: What Is It?...Proper diagnosis of macular degeneration is important, because early diagnosis and treatment may help slow the progression of the disease and promote existing eye health and vision. Diagnosis is done...
What is Fluorescein Angiography?...Fluorescein angiography (FA) involves the use of a special dye and a camera to track the flow of blood through blood vessels in the back of the eye. Fluorescein angiography...
Legally Blind: What Does it Mean?...If you’ve dealt with any kind of significant vision loss, your doctor might have mentioned the term “legally blind” to you. The term doesn’t mean that you are unable to...
Glossary - Macular Degeneration Terms...The 2001 Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) found that a supplement formula can reduce the risk of developing advanced AMD. The researchers' recommended formula contained vitamins C and E, beta-carotene...
Is There a Cure for Macular Degeneration?...Macular degeneration is a common eye condition. In fact, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common causes of vision loss in people over the age of 50...
Macular Degeneration Treatment...Macular degeneration is one of the most common eye conditions causing vision loss in older people. In macular degeneration, the macula (the central portion of the retina) is damaged, causing...
Everything You Need to Know About Myopic Macular Degeneration...Myopic macular degeneration (MMD) is a type of macular degeneration. It occurs when severe nearsightedness (myopia) causes physical changes to the eye. The type of severe myopia that causes MMD...
What is Stargardt Disease?...Stargardt disease goes by several names: it can also be called Stargardt macular dystrophy or juvenile macular degeneration. The disease is an inherited condition that affects the retina, which is...
Habits for Healthy Eyes...While the exact causes of age-related macular degeneration are not entirely known, there are risk factors that can increase your likelihood of developing the disease. In Stargardt disease, staying healthy...
Lucentis (ranibizumab)...Lucentis® (ranibizumab) is a prescription drug approved to treat wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Lucentis is a type of drug known as a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor. Lucentis...
Eylea/Eylea HD (aflibercept)...Eylea and Eylea HD (aflibercept) are prescription drugs approved to treat wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). They are a type of drug known as a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)...
Avastin (bevacizumab)...Avastin (bevacizumab) is a prescription drug that is sometimes prescribed to treat wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Avastin is a type of drug known as a vascular endothelial growth factor...
Photodynamic Therapy With Visudyne (verteporfin)...Macular degeneration, especially age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common progressive eye condition and a main cause of vision loss in people over the age of 50. Although it is...