Macular Degeneration

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

Dr. Lara talks about Macular Degeneration

Hi, this is Dr. Lara. I'm a retina specialist here at Fort Lauderdale Institute, and I'm here to talk about wet and dry macular degeneration. It's really important you know about this because it's the leading cause of blindness in people above 65, and you have to get your [...]

Dr. Lara talks about Macular Degeneration

AREDS-2 Vitamins and Macular Degeneration: What Patients Should Know

Vitamins are often discussed as part of macular degeneration care, but many patients are unsure how helpful they really are. In this video, Dr. Stuart Burgess explains what AREDS-2 vitamins are, who may benefit from them, and why they are recommended as a supportive—not essential—part of treatment. He also addresses [...]

AREDS-2 Vitamins and Macular Degeneration: What Patients Should Know

Advanced Macular Degeneration: What You Need to Know

Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a progressive eye disease that affects the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision. The risk of developing AMD increases with age, especially in individuals over the age of 55. Other significant risk factors include a history of smoking and [...]

Advanced Macular Degeneration: What You Need to Know

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

Wet vs Dry Macular Degeneration

Macular Degeneration Infographic

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

Macular Degeneration Infographic

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 [...]

Ways to help Prevent Macular Degeneration

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 [...]

Prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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