Ophthalmologists and optometrists diagnose macular degeneration as part of a comprehensive eye exam. Accurate diagnosis is made through a combination of a clinical exam and specific tests. These can ...
HealthDay News — Socioeconomic factors are linked to an increased risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a study published online July 1 in Health Data Science.
Worldwide, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss in people aged 50 or older. Neovascular AMD is an advanced form of the condition, also known as “exudative ...
Macular degeneration usually refers to the age-related degenerative changes in the retina that can result in loss of central vision. It is caused by abnormal blood vessel growth (a condition ...