Explore expert-vetted resources about preventing, managing, and treating macular degeneration.
If you or someone in your family has been diagnosed with macular degeneration, you’ll have a lot of questions. A wide network of social services is available to help you and your family with financial, physical, and emotional resources.
Getting appropriate eye care is important, for finding and diagnosing age-related macular degeneration early or monitoring its progression.
Discover the early signs and symptoms of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), from blurred vision to impaired depth perception. Regular eye exams are crucial for early detection.
Some risk factors for macular degeneration, like race and family history, can’t be controlled. Learn about lifestyle choices you can change to lower your risk.
New long-lasting medications are now in clinical trials for wet age-related macular degeneration. Learn more about these new options that may decrease the frequency of eye injections.
Learn about low-vision evaluation, occupational therapists who specialize in helping people with low vision, and how to find helpful organizations.