Macular Degeneration Resources

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Jul 14, 2021

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Specialty Glasses for Macular Degeneration

People with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can have a wide range of visual impairments: some with early AMD have almost normal vision, while others with advanced AMD have lost most of their central vision. For many, the right glasses can be helpful.

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Jul 9, 2021

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Stem Cell Therapy for Dry AMD: Risks and Considerations

Learn why stem cell replacement therapy for dry macular degeneration is showing promise.

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Jul 9, 2021

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Eye Injections for AMD Treatment: A Retina Specialist Answers Your Questions

Here are the answers to some of the most common questions about injection treatments for AMD.

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Jul 9, 2021

How to Choose the Right Sunglasses

Sunglasses are important for the maintenance of eye health and, of course, are a fashion statement! These glasses can diminish the intensity of both visible and invisible light (which includes the potentially damaging ultraviolet light).

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Jul 8, 2021

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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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Jul 8, 2021

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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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Stem Cell Therapy for Dry AMD: Risks and Considerations

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Eye Injections for AMD Treatment: A Retina Specialist Answers Your Questions

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Eye Diseases That Can Cause Legal Blindness

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Prescription Medications That Can Affect Age-Related Macular Degeneration