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Smoking is the largest modifiable risk factor for age-related macular degeneration. Learn why smoking damages the retina, and explore a number of steps you can take to protect your vision.
Learn about the most common genes associated with Alzheimer’s disease, and the current recommendations for genetic testing.
Late-onset Alzheimer’s, the most common form of the disease, is characterized by clinical symptoms and signs of Alzheimer's that become apparent after age 60. Explore the latest scientific information concerning heredity and this form of Alzheimer's.
Consuming large amounts of caffeine on a daily basis increases the risk of glaucoma for people who are genetically predisposed to having higher pressure inside their eyes.
Get the answers to frequently asked questions about Alzheimer's disease.
Learn why open-angle glaucoma rarely causes noticeable symptoms in the early stages of the disease, and why that is a problem. Learn who is at risk.
