This is a quickly progressing field, according to Sarju Patel, MD, attending physician at Retinal Consultants of America. He has high expectations that advances from subtly tinted eyeglass lenses to ...

Optometrists (healthcare providers who offer standard eye care) can diagnose wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) but can't treat it. Therapies for wet AMD are primarily led by ophthalmologists ...

New treatments for macular degeneration may help preserve your eyesight for longer, without the need for frequent injections. Some of these treatments include retinal gene therapy and the "port" ...

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive eye condition that primarily affects people over the age of 50. AMD is a leading cause of vision loss in people over 50. It is characterized by ...

The promise of personalized medicine is clear: researchers and physicians alike are working toward the day when our genetic makeup can guide disease treatment and prevention. Yet, realizing this next ...

Apps may be available on your phone to help you monitor your wet AMD symptoms and assist you with everyday tasks such as reading, texting, and identifying objects. Advanced neovascular age-related ...