Testing and Diagnosis...There are several tests that eye doctors (optometrists or ophthalmologists) can use to diagnose macular degeneration. Generally, testing for macular degeneration is simple and quick. Many of the tests take...
Falls and Fractures...Vision loss or low vision can make it harder to get around, and especially if you have vision loss in one eye only, it can affect depth perception and balance...
What Is Charles Bonnet Syndrome?...Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) is a condition that can affect you if you have lost some of your sight. It can cause you to see things that are not there...
Symptoms of Macular Degeneration...There are a variety of common symptoms across the types of macular degeneration. Each symptom will become present at different stages of progression and the speed with which they become...
Stages of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)...Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in older adults. It happens when a part of the retina called the macula weakens. The retina is the...
What Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)?...Among older adults in industrialized nations, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the primary cause of visual impairment and blindness. It affects the macula, an oval-shaped area near the center of...
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