Age-related macular degeneration, also called AMD, is the deterioration of the center of the retina called the macula. The macula is the part of the retina which is responsible for our central vision ...

"We’ve found that visual functioning gives a wide perspective on each patient’s experience with their ocular health. Because AMD has a large impact on visual functioning, we were curious as to what ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . OCT angiography can measure changes in the foveal avascular zone (FAZ) area. FAZ area deteriorated in stable ...

Expert Rev Ophthalmol. 2008;3(3):311-323. Choroidal neovascularization in PM has been treated with different approaches, which include laser photocoagulation, submacular surgery, photodynamic therapy ...

Swelling in the macula (macular edema) can result from numerous conditions. Over time, untreated swelling can cause blurry vision or permanent vision loss. Your retina is the thin layer of tissue at ...

The single most expensive drug for the Australian government today, costing more than A$400 million per year, is one called aflibercept. It stops the growth and “leakiness” of blood vessels, and is ...

Share on Pinterest A small, new device that resembles a telescope is being tested as a treatment for age-related macular degeneration. Raymond Forbes LLC/Stocksy Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) ...