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Nearly 18 million Americans have a form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This number has grown significantly over the years. If you are familiar with this degenerative disease, you may wonder what you can do to prevent irreversible central vision loss. Although there is no certain way to prevent AMD, there are many steps you… Read more »

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in older people. Patients diagnosed with AMD notice their central vision becoming blurry as the overall quality of their sight progressively worsens. This occurs because the macula, located in the central portion of the retina, slowly deteriorates. Although researchers have yet to identify a… Read more »

Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness for Americans 65 and older. As an age-related disease, it develops slowly, often as a result of years of poor nutritional or lifestyle choices. Below, experienced ophthalmologist Dr. Jay Schwartz of Phoenix-area Schwartz Laser Eye Center discusses ways to lower your risk for this condition, and how… Read more »