February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month. What is this condition, exactly? As you age, the cells in the macula — the central part of your retina responsible for clear, sharp vision — can break down. This breakdown leads to blurry or distorted vision and even permanent vision loss over time. Understanding the symptoms allows you to seek […]
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Macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss in individuals 50 and older. Also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the disease is more prevalent than glaucoma and cataracts combined.  The condition causes deterioration of the macula, the back part of the eye, resulting in gradual loss of vision. It affects central vision,
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Besides blurred vision, straight lines may appear wavy if you have age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Other symptoms include objects appearing smaller than they actually are. It’s also common for AMD patients to see an empty or dark spot in their central vision. As many as 11 million Americans, primarily older people aged over 60, are
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