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Several hereditary vision diseases affect the macula, the central part of the retina that is responsible for providing sharp, clear, straight-ahead vision. One of them, called Best disease, is also known as vitelliform macular dystrophy.
There are many ways to maximize the use of vision, even if it is impaired by disease. There is no single approach that works for everyone; needs differ depending on the type of eye disease, general health, and personal preferences.
Learn some helpful tips for managing symptoms of Charles Bonnet syndrome.
Learn about a recent gene therapy breakthrough and how it may lead to new treatments for retinal diseases, including wet and dry macular degeneration.
Preparing ahead of time for your visit to the eye doctor can help you manage your vision health. This article lists the top 10 questions that you should ask your eye doctor if you have a diagnosis of macular degeneration.
There is strong evidence that inflammation plays a role in the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Learn why our immune system and inflammation contribute to AMD and how exciting research may lead to new, promising treatments.
Some patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) lose their central vision in both eyes. This makes it difficult to read, recognize faces, or watch television. Fortunately, the more peripheral retinal beyond the centrally-located macula is not usually affected. The implantable miniature telescope (IMT) takes advantage of this fact by enlarging objects in the center of the visual field so they can be seen by the intact parts of the retina around the macula.
Learn how lutein and zeaxanthin may help to protect your vision, how to increase these micronutrients in your diet naturally, and what dosage is recommended.
Learn about ongoing research and the future potential for using gene therapy to treat wet and dry age-related macular degeneration.
Learn why sugar has been linked to an increased risk of developing a number of diseases, including age-related macular degeneration.
