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What is Macular Degeneration?

Macular degeneration is a disorder that affects the macula (the central part of the retina of the eye) causing decreased vision and possible loss of central vision.

Alternative Names:

Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD or AMD); Senile macular degeneration (SMD)

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with Macular Degeneration?

What are the symptoms associated with Macular Degeneration?

What are the treatment options for Macular Degeneration?

Posts on Macular Degeneration (51)

Macular Degeneration after Cataract Surgery - Eye Care Community

- Nov 15, 2009

Dear Dr, I have Cateracts in both eyes and had surgery three weeks ago with Crystalens i...

chronic retina syndrome - Eye Care Community

- Oct 05, 2009

About one month ago, I awoke with a dark shadow over my left eye. I thought it was caused ...

Optic Nerve Drusen - Eye Care Community

- Jun 26, 2009

My eye doctor just told me that I have Optic Nerve Drusen. Are you born with this or its i...

Is eye flashing a serious condition if no detacted retina appears? - Eye Care Community

- Apr 24, 2009

I started out with flashing in the left eye and one floater, I'm 61, then about 2 months la...

arimidex - Breast Cancer Community

- Dec 20, 2008

I am taking armidex post breast cancer surgery. Could Macular Degeneration be a possible s...

wet macular degeneration - Eye Care Community

- Oct 07, 2008

My mom lives in Canton, Ohio and has been diagnosed with wet macular degeneration. She rece...

anesthetics and macular degeneration - Eye Care Community

- Jul 28, 2008

My aunt has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is scheduled to have a masectomy shortly....

Eyes - Eye Care Community

- May 20, 2008

I am a 45 yr old female, and have had vision problems my entire life. I was diagnosed abou...

fluroscein angiogram - Eye Care Expert Forum

- Oct 30, 2007

Hi Doctor Just wondering if this test is part of a regular comprehensive eye exam? Or is i...

Pre-Cataract Surgery Potential Acuity - Eye Care Community

- Oct 30, 2007

58 yr/old male with both a cataract and mild myopic macular degeneration in one eye. Best ...

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