Educational articles about issues surrounding macular degeneration, treatment options for wet, dry and age-related macular degeneration from the doctors of Ophthalmology at Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute

February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness Month

February marks an important observance in eye health, as it is dedicated to raising awareness about AMD and low vision. As we move forward into this month, it becomes imperative to understand the significance of early detection; the challenges faced by those affected; and the resources available to support [...]

Wet vs Dry Macular Degeneration

February is National Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness month. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of central vision loss in adults over the age of 50. The early stages of AMD do not present many signs or symptoms. However, in advanced stages, patients will typically lose their ability [...]

Macular Degeneration Infographic

Macular degeneration info-graphic showing healthy retina versus a retina with wet or dry macular degeneration.

Ways to help Prevent Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is a disease that affects the vision of nearly two million Americans. It is the leading cause of blindness and loss of vision in aging adults. Also known as age-related macular degeneration or ARMD, there two variations of the disease, dry (atrophic) and wet (neovascular or exudative). With [...]

Prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration, and more specifically age-related macular degeneration, is a age-related eye disease. In a 2001 study known as the AREDS (age-related eye disease study), researchers found that high doses of vitamins C, E, beta-carotene, and zinc/copper was beneficial in reducing the rate of progression to advanced AMD in patients [...]

Macular Degeneration Symptoms & Treatment Options

Although many diseases have symptoms, some do not in the early phases. Getting a basic idea of what macular degeneration is, what the symptoms look like, and what to do for treatment of the eye condition can be important, particularly if you have any reason to believe you are suffering [...]

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is a disease associated with aging that can gradually reduce central vision and comes in two forms – it may be referred to as AMD or ARMD (age-related macular degeneration). The dry (non-neovascular form of the disease typically has few symptoms in its early phase, but can become [...]

What is Dry AMD?

There are two basic forms of macular degeneration: “Dry” (Atrophic) and “Wet”. The most common form of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is Dry AMD affecting approximately 85 to 90 percent of people with the disorder. Dry AMD is characterized by the presence of yellow deposits that develop within the macula [...]

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