Understanding Clinical Trials...A clinical trial is a type of research. Research is the process scientists use to explain how our bodies work or why...reactions3comments
Clinical Trial Participation...Every clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial Terminology...There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often: Adverse event: an...reactionscomments
Home Adaptations...Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), myopic macular degeneration, and Stargardt disease are all chronic, progressive conditions that cause visual impairment. While central vision...
Assembling a Team of Macular Degeneration Specialists...A long-term disease can be challenging, and since it can change over time, it’s important to have a care team in place...
Common Myths and Misconceptions of Macular Degeneration...Getting a diagnosis of macular degeneration can be nerve-wracking, and you may have some preconceived ideas about the condition or related eye...
Welcome to MacularDegeneration.net Stories...At MacularDegeneration.net, we believe that we are stronger together than we are alone. Living with macular degeneration can be a challenge, but...reactions7comments
Indocyanine Green Angiography...In macular degeneration, the macula becomes damaged. The macula is the most sensitive part of the retina and is located in the...
Stargardt Disease Treatment...Stargardt disease is a genetic condition of the retina that causes significant vision loss, usually in childhood or adolescence. Whereas normal vision...
Linda C. Moore...Linda was previously an advocate on MacularDegeneration.net. Linda Chernek Moore, BA, MA Psychology & Computer Science, and an author for Health Union...
Sue LaBar Yohey...Sue was previously a health leader on MacularDegeneration.net. Sue has been legally blind with dry macular degeneration (geographic atrophy) since January, 2016...
Complications of Macular Degeneration...In medicine, a complication of a disease or condition is usually a secondary condition that might make the initial disease worse, or...
Symptoms and Complications of Macular Degeneration...Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common eye condition that causes central vision loss. In people with AMD, part of the retina...
How Common is Macular Degeneration?...Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition that gets worse over time. It causes central vision loss and blindness, and is a...
Vision Rehabilitation...Vision loss from macular degeneration can vary. In some people, it can progress so slowly that they never lose much of their...
