Several of the genes associated with AMD have been identified and as a result we may see genetic screening tests sometime in the future.Consider these numbers:-Approximately one fourth of all late-stage macular degeneration appears to be related to genetics. -The lifetime risk of developing late-stage AMD is 50% for people who have a relative with [...]

It’s unbelievable the amount of confusion there is about the recommended lutein dosage. Some people claim that 6 mg a day should be enough, while others swear by 20 mg daily. There is no consensus amongst the experts as to how much lutein should one take to get all its benefits. Here’s a common sense [...]

Micro Current Stimulation (MCS) TherapyMicro Current Stimulation (MCS) Therapy is perhaps the most promising treatment currently being investigated for dry age-related macular degeneration. It is a non surgical procedure which involves stimulating the macula and nerve fibers with a very low intensity current using a FDA approved battery operated device. The current is delivered at [...]

People often wonder if glaucoma, cataracts, or diabetic retinopathy aggravates macular degeneration or if macular degeneration aggravates any of them. The answer is no. AMD is not directly related to any other disease or eye condition to our knowledge. There is some evidence that cataract surgery might affect macular degeneration. To understand why glaucoma cataracts, [...]

One of the sad things about growing older is that you are more prone to certain chronic diseases. One of the most devastating is Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) because it affects your eyesight and how you get around in the world. And, as you well know, you depend on your eyes for almost everything [...]

Age-related macular degeneration, typically abbreviated to AMD, is caused by damage to the macula’s delicate cells – a process that gradually prevents it from working as the cells become worn out. This can cause vision loss if left unchecked, and age-related macular degeneration is currently the leading cause of registered blindness in the western world.However, [...]