Eye Disorders and Diseases Articles

Explore how researchers have linked calcium deposits in the eye to a possible cause of age-related macular degeneration.

Macular degeneration is the gradual loss of vision and it can be quite devastating for the quality of life as patients age. Various treatments are available that can help but simple dietary modifications can go a long way to helping you never need them.

When electing to have intravitreal injections, there are several risks and rewards to consider. You will preserve your vision but you also risk having potential retinal detachments among other complications. Is this a small issue or something more severe?

Treatments for Macular Degeneration can become complicated and there is no guarantee that they will be effective in all cases. Supplements that you can use to help treat your eyes before AMD ever develops could be the best way to deal with this condition.

Macular degeneration is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world but is that a misnomer? Can certain treatments for macular degeneration actually improve the health of your eyes and restore vision to normal?

When reading about how to treat your wet macular degeneration, patients will often find themselves at a cross-roads between doing Anti-VEGF therapy or laser photocoagulation. How do you tell which path is the more desirable one for you to save your eyes?

Age-related macular degeneration is something you need to treat quickly to prevent blindness but will invasive procedures really help in the long-run or will it just delay the inevitable? We will cover some of the main therapies and their results.

ARMD is a condition that all should familiarize themselves with but you should also be aware that are two different types of this disease. Wet and dry macular degeneration are two completely different diseases with two distinctive treatment approaches.

Macular degeneration can be a slowly progressing condition that results in vision loss if you do not intervene. Unfortunately, by the time you may notice the disease, it may already be in the advanced stages so make sure you catch key symptoms early.

Anti-VEGF therapy is a great option for patients suffering from wet age-related macular degeneration but it is also a procedure that comes with some serious risks. Make sure you know all the potential risks and benefits before agreeing to this procedure.