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Wet AMD accounts for approximately 10 percent of all AMD cases, but is responsible for 90 percent of legal blindness.  Macular degeneration, also known as […]

Macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of blindness in adults over the age of 50. Follow these 8 tips to prevent AMD and […]

This article is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice.  What is the Amsler grid? The […]

Dry AMD accounts for 80-90 percent of all AMD cases. Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is an eye disease that occurs […]

What is VEGF? Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a protein in your body that stimulates the growth of new blood vessels needed for healing— […]

Diabetic retinopathy affects over 30 percent of people with diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy is a serious vision-threatening eye disease, caused by uncontrolled, high blood sugar levels, […]

What is diabetic macular edema (DME)? Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a complication that can result from a diabetic ocular disease, called diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic […]

What is a macular disease? The macula is located in the center of the retina, and is responsible for enhancing our central vision with clear, […]

What is the primary function of the retina? The retina is a thin layer of tissue that contains millions of light-sensitive cells (rods and cones), […]