Macular Degeneration

February is AMD Awareness month! WHAT IS AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION? Michael Cooney, MD, is a retinal specialist and expert in the study of retinal diseases, such as age-related macular …

February is AMD Awareness month. WHAT CAUSES AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION? Several risk factors are associated with the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), including age, smoking, and family history. …

REDUCING RISK OF AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION Steps, such as quitting smoking and controlling cholesterol levels, can help people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) reduce their risk of progression. To …