How [Eye_Exams] Can Save Your Life
The notion that an [eye_exam] can potentially save your life may sound dramatic, but it’s true. When a retiree noticed a change in her vision in one eye and went in for an [eye_exam], her [eye_doctor] detected the possible early symptoms of a stroke and sent her straight to the hospital. The medical team […]
Dame Judi Dench and Macular Degeneration
If you’ve been diagnosed with macular degeneration, you’re not alone. Legendary British actor Dame Judi Dench has had macular degeneration for at least 10 years, and has recently acknowledged that it has begun to affect her quality of life. The eight-time Academy Award nominee says she’s hopeful that her advanced macular degeneration won’t force her […]
Concerned About Macular Degeneration? – Here Are 6 Tips to Lower your Risk
What Is Macular Degeneration? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a deterioration of the macula, the key part of the retina responsible for highly detailed vision and central vision. There are two main types of macular degeneration: dry and wet. Dry AMD occurs when small deposits in the macula called drusen gradually damage the light-sensitive retinal […]