27 Feb Signs and Symptoms of Macular Degeneration
Blurry vision and distortion are symptoms of macular degeneration, but can also be caused by other diseases of the retina. How can you tell when you have macular degeneration? ...
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05 Mar Best Test for Macular Degeneration
What's the best test to diagnose macular degeneration? A fluorescein angiogram can distinguish normal drusen from ARMD....
28 Aug Sophie is 93 and Reads!
I've written about another of my more elderly patients who remains independent and can read despite wet ARMD! She's 93!...
24 May Vitamin & Diet Recommendations for ARMD
AREDS 2 did not change any dietary or supplement (vitamin) recommendations for those with macular degeneration. The original formula is still recommended....
21 Mar My Oldest Patient Turns 96
One of my favorite patients turns 96 next month. He still sees well, but this is more about a story of trust...
13 Jun Patient Blinded by Wet ARMD Reads with iPad
Though legally blind from ARMD, my patient prefers the Apple iPad over the Kindle for various reasons....
22 Mar Eye Examination for ARMD: Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration can only be diagnosed when there are symptoms and findings of the disease. Routine examination in normal situations may not be necessary....
08 Mar What if I Have Drusen?
Drusen can be normal and do not mean the development of macular degeneration. There are other criteria that are required to make this diagnosis...
08 Feb How to Diagnose Macular Degeneration
Making the diagnosis of macular degeneration is based upon your age, appearance and vision. It really doesn't matter if your parents have it....
18 Jun Something Fishy About Macular Degeneration
Eating more fish may slow down the progression of macular degeneration. A new study based on the original AREDS (Age Related Eye Disease Study) data finds that eating cold water, fatty fish 1-2 times per week may reduce the advancement of macular degeneration. Fatty fish include...
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