Leading Eye Disease Causing Blindness
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Prosthetic Retina could Give AMD Patients New Lease on Life
People living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) now have another reason to look on the bright side of things, according to a report on the Our Insight website.
The article, which
Tiny Microscope Implanted Into Eye Could Provide Relief For Late-Stage AMD Patients
(PreserveMacForte.com) Surgeons at the University of California, Davis are performing a new type of procedure that promises to help people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to see more clearly, reported
Wet AMD Patients Might Soon Face Less Rigorous Treatment Procedure
People living with the wet version of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) might soon more easily be able to treat, if not cure, their ailment, reported The Telegraph on November 20.
According
Tablet Computers can Help AMD Patients to Better See the Printed Page
People who have age-related macular degeneration (AMD) need not kiss reading goodbye since tablet computers can help them to continue to enjoy books, according to WCSH Portland on Nov. 13.
According
Driving with AMD
People with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have traditionally had to turn in their car keys as the condition got worse, but those who want to continue driving might have some
AMD Odds Can Be Lowered
(http://www.PreserveMacForte.com) Although there are lots of people who fear the possibility of losing their sight as they get older, the right strategy can lessen the likelihood of getting age-related macular
Govt of Nova Scotia Expands Access to AMD Treatments to Include Cape Breton
The Government of Nova Scotia is growing its treatment for vision loss-causing chronic retina disorders, which represents good news for people diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), reported The Province
‘World Sight Day’ Focuses Attention on AMD Issues
(PreserveMacForte.com) World Sight Day, which occurred on October 11, focused on issues pertaining to blindness and what people can do to protect their eye health, reported The News Today.
According to
Australian AMD Patients Getting Access to Subsidized Eylea
(http://www.PreserveMacForte.com) More than 110,000 Australians who are living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) will as of December have access to a new drug at a subsidized rate, reported Perth Now
Watermelon Can Help Prevent AMD
(www.PreserveMacForte.com) Eating watermelon can help to prevent the onset of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), reported The Canadian on October 24.
According to the article, consuming watermelon, which is known to have
Does Zeaxanthin Help with Macular Degeneration?
What the heck is zeaxanthin (pronounced zee-uh-zan-thin)? Zeaxanthin is a pigmented chemical that is found in plants, fruits, and vegetables. The human body does not produce this chemical and it
Skin Cell Treatment May Fix AMD Patients’ Vision-Loss Issues
U.S. researchers are working on a treatment that could eventually assist people living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to UPI.com recently.
According to the article, the researchers are focusing on
Patients Often Caught Off-Guard by AMD Diagnosis
(www.PreserveMacForte.com) Eighty-seven-year-old Charlotte Moorehead believed she had near perfect vision… that is until a scheduled eye checkup revealed that she actually had age-related macular degeneration (AMD), reported the NWITimes.com on
Lutein and Macular Degeneration
Lutein is a carotenoid which is a pigmented chemical found in the part of the retina called the macula. Carotenoids come from plants and cannot be produced by animals. Since
AMD Symptoms to Watch Out For
(PreserveMacForte.com) People who experience a bothersome black floater in one of their eyes shouldn’t ignore it because it may very well be a sign of age-related macular degeneration (AMD),
New Research Results Presented at American Society of Retina Specialists’ Annual Meeting
(PreserveMacForte.com) The results of spanking new research focusing on people who have age-related macular degeneration (AMD) were recently announced, according to NaplesNews.com on October 9.
The article noted that Dr. Ashish
Utah Artist Uses Special Pair of Glasses to Paint
(http://www.PreserveMacForte.com) While some people opt to forgo glasses so that they don't mess up their style, others prefer substance over style and are willing to put on a super hideous
Australian Researches Develop Simpler Way to Conduct AMD Test
Researchers based in Australia have come up with a quicker way to determine if people have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), reported redOrbit on October 8.
According to the article, AMD, a
CNIB Warns Doctors, Patients to Make AMD Awareness a Year-Round Priority
(PreserveMacForte.com) On the heels of International Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Week, CNIB is taking the time to remind both doctors and patients that eye health is something that should