Patients with Macular Degeneration Benefit from Cataract Surgery

British eye surgeons have found that patients with age-related macular degeneration who undergo cataract surgery »more...

Understanding Macular Degeneration

Usually a condition that occurs only in older people, macular degeneration (commonly called AMD) is a progressive degeneration of the macula. The macula is located in the center of the retina, the nerve layer that lines the back of the eye. The retina senses light and creates impulses that are sent through the optic nerve to the brain. »more...

What You Should Know about Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of visual loss worldwide, and typically affects individuals 55 years of age or older. The disease affects the central part of the retina, called the macula. The macula is responsible for central vision, which enables reading, driving, sewing, and other tasks that require detailed vision. »more...

What is the “macula” in macular degeneration?

The macula is the center most part of the retina, a blood rich membrane lining the back of the eye. To a doctor looking through your pupil and examining the inside part of the eye, most of the retina appears reddish in color. »more...

How will my loved one cope with macular degeneration?

It’s understandable for a loved one to be depressed over their poor vision. However, the good news is that macular degeneration does not cause total blindness. »more...