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Eye Diseases That Can Cause Legal Blindness

What is legal blindness? Our expert explains this term and discusses the common eye diseases that can cause blindness.

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Prescription Medications That Can Affect Age-Related Macular Degeneration

People often ask if their medications affect the risk of vision loss from age-related macular degeneration (AMD). One class of medications can lead to more severe vision loss in people with the wet form of the disease, and another class of drugs may have a beneficial effect.

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Macular Pucker

A macular pucker, sometimes called epiretinal membrane, is caused by distortion of the macula. Learn about surgery, treatments, and diagnosis.

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AMD: Your Questions Answered (July 2021)

Dr. Joshua Dunaief provides an overview of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) including prevention and treatment.

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Explaining the Results from the AREDS2 Study

AREDS2 supplements are used to manage age-related macular degeneration. Explore AREDS2 study results with Dr. Emily Chew.

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Safety and the Older Driver (May 2021)

Learn about macular degeneration through safety and the older driver conversation. Join us for an in-depth discussion on managing this eye condition.

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