Age-related macular degeneration is the No. 1 cause of vision loss for adults over 50. It may run in families but not always, so a routine screening is recommended for most people as they get older.

Dr. Michael Scott Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Age-related macular degeneration is the No. 1 cause of vision loss for adults over 50. It may run in families but not always, so a ...

Q: My mother has been diagnosed with macular degeneration. What is this and are there treatments available? A: Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration, is an eye disease ...

Myopic macular degeneration (MMD), or pathological myopia, occurs when high myopia (severe nearsightedness) stretches the retina, causing symptoms like blurry vision and blind spots. MMD affects up to ...

Macular degeneration is a loss of central vision due to damage to part of the retina. Macular degeneration is not always hereditary, but a family history of the condition is a risk factor. People may ...

If you have wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) or another disease of the retina, your doctor may recommend treatment with an anti-VEGF drug. VEGF, or vascular endothelial growth factor, is ...

Judi Dench-the Academy Award-winning film and stage actress known for her iconic portrayal of M, head of MI6, in the James Bond franchise-said earlier this month on the podcast “Fearless” that someone ...

DEAR BETTY: Unfortunately, having a parent or sibling with macular degeneration does indeed increase your risk of getting it by three to four times. But the good news is there are things you can do to ...

Many of us are painfully aware of our body's increasing number of shortcomings as we get older. Sagging skin, hearing loss, receding hairlines and tending to use the bathroom more frequently than we ...

Macular telangiectasia (MacTel) type 2 is a disease that affects your macula, which is in your eye. It's an area in the center of your retina – the light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye.

Going blind. The mere thought gives you the chills. But for some senior citizens, debilitating blindness is a very real possibility. The reason? An age-related disease of the eye called macular ...