AMD is the leading cause of blindness in people over 50 years old in the Western world. Here’s an overview of the disease, authored by Dr Bruce Rosenthal, Adjunct Professor and Chief of Low Vision Service at the Mt. Sinai Hospital, and Chief of the Low Vision Programs, Lighthouse International, a leading resource worldwide on [...]

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD, or just macular degeneration) is a common eye disease associated with aging. It blurs the sharp, central vision you need for “straight-ahead” activities, such as reading, sewing, and driving. In some people, macular degeneration advances so slowly that it has little effect on their vision as they age. But in others, [...]

Macular degeneration prevention includes such things as having regular eye exams, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and avoiding certain risk factors. Although people who engage in these prevention methods may still develop the disease, the risk is greatly reduced for most people. Your doctor can help you determine which macular degeneration prevention options are right for [...]

  A new therapy currently undergoing clinical studies offers hope to macular degeneration patients. Pazonpanib which has been used as an oral treatment for renal cell carcinoma can also be administered as topical eye drops. The Pazopanib drops work to prevent irregular blood vessels and the resulting bleeding under the macula. If the drops are [...]