How is Geographic Atrophy Diagnosed?
Geographic atrophy is an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration. More than 5 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with geographic atrophy with 1 in…
July 18, 2022
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Anatomy of Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration, commonly referred to as AMD, is the leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 60 in the United…
July 4, 2022
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What Does a Person with Diabetic Retinopathy See?
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that affects the retina in those with diabetes, including gestational diabetes as well as type 1 and type 2…
June 18, 2022
How Is a Detached Retina Fixed?
Retinal detachment happens when the retina, the light sensitive-layer of tissue at the back of the eye, is pulled away from its normal position. Symptoms…
June 4, 2022
How is Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosed?
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive layer of tissue in the back of the eye. It occurs when too much blood sugar damages the…
May 18, 2022
What Does a Person with Geographic Atrophy See?
Geographic Atrophy is an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration where cells in regions of the retina waste away and die, slowly causing vision…
May 4, 2022
What is Macular Disease?
Macular disease affects the macula, the part of the retina at the back of the eye. Although small in size at only 5mm, the macula…
April 18, 2022
Genetic Macular Diseases
Heredity and genetics play a role in macular diseases. Aged-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of severe vision loss among people aged…
April 4, 2022
Eye Care After Diabetes
After a diabetes diagnosis, you may have a list of questions about what comes next for your health. Understanding the impact that diabetes can have…
March 18, 2022
What is Vitreous Disease?
Before we determine the cause and cure for vitreous disease, we first must understand what vitreous is and its significance to the clarity and function…
March 4, 2022
