Did You Know That February Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month?
February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month. The American Academy of Ophthalmology has designated an entire month to observe the dangerous nature of AMD. There’s a good reason for this. Age-related macular degeneration is the reason for significant vision loss in more than 11 million people in the U.S. alone. That number is expected to… Read More
Should I Worry About Macular Degeneration?
As we get older, we face many different threats to our vision. Cataracts, glaucoma, presbyopia, and diabetic retinopathy are a few conditions that are age-related. The leading cause of vision loss in Americans is macular degeneration. Keep reading to find out if macular degeneration (AMD) is something that you should worry about! What is AMD?… Read More
February Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
Welcome to the second month of the year! This month, we would like to draw your attention to a lesser-known problem called macular degeneration. Macular degeneration or AMD could be affecting your vision without you knowing it. This is a common problem, affecting as many as 11 million people in the U.S. alone. AMD is… Read More