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View AllAge-Related Vision Problems
Age-related vision changes may happen as you get older. But eye problems aren't something you should write off as normal.
AMD: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that may get worse over time.
Juvenile Macular Degeneration (JMD)
Juvenile macular degeneration (JMD) is the term for several inherited and rare diseases that affect children and young adults.
Symptoms of AMD
The first noticeable sign of AMD is a gradual or sudden change in the quality of vision or that straight lines appear distorted.
2 of 3 / Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
View AllWhat Is Wet AMD?
An estimated 10% of people with AMD have the wet type. With wet AMD, abnormal blood vessels grow under the macula.
Signs and Symptoms of Wet AMD
The wet form of age-related macular degeneration can start suddenly. You won’t feel pain, but you might notice vision problems.
How Doctors Diagnose Wet AMD
If you’re having vision problems or have been diagnosed with dry AMD, your doctor may test to see if you have wet AMD.
Wet AMD Injections: What to Expect
The most common treatments for wet AMD are designed to counter the proteins which contribute to the development of AMD.
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The study, published in the February issue of the journal Retina, found that people who take metformin have a 5% lower risk of developing the eye disorder.
Healthy Eating Habits for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
If you have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), healthy foods may slow vision loss related to the disease. Learn more about which foods are best for AMD.
AMD and Vision Loss: One Woman’s Story of Acceptance
What's it like to deal with vision loss from wet AMD? Find out how one woman has learned to adapt.
Learning to Live With AMD: A Caregiver’s Story
Her father's AMD diagnosis was hard for them both. Learn how this caregiver helped her loved one deal with vision loss.
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