Eyes & Vision: Overview
Glaucoma - What Happens
05/23/08, HealthwiseGlaucoma usually affects side (peripheral) vision first. If glaucoma is not treated, vision loss will continue, resulting in total blindness over time. If glaucoma is identified early and treated appropriately, good eyesight can usually b
Age-Related Macular Degeneration - Topic Overview
08/13/07, HealthwiseAge-related macular degeneration is a disease that causes blurring of your central vision. The blurring happens because of damage to the macula, a small area at the back of the eye. The macula helps you see the fine detail in thin
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration - What Increases Your Risk
08/13/07, HealthwiseThe major risk factors for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) include:
Age-Related Macular Degeneration - When To Call a Doctor
08/13/07, HealthwiseWet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) can damage your vision within days or even hours. This damage can be severe and permanent.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration - Prevention
08/13/07, HealthwiseYou cannot prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD). But there are some steps you can take that may lower your risk of developing AMD.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration - Home Treatment
08/13/07, HealthwisePeople with either type of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in one or both eyes should check the vision in each eye using an Amsler grid every day or as often as the doctor recommends. If any of the lines on the grid change or b
Age-Related Macular Degeneration - Medications
08/13/07, HealthwiseAnti-VEGF medicines can slow the vision loss that is linked to wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). These medicines block a protein that leads to the wet type of macular degeneration. This protein is called vascular endothelial
Retinal Detachment - Topic Overview
09/14/07, HealthwiseThe retina is a thin membrane of nerve tissue that lines the back of the eye. Retinal detachment occurs when the inner layer of the retina separates from the wall of the eye.
Presbyopia
07/07/07, HealthwisePresbyopia is the normal worsening of vision with age, especially near vision. As you approach middle age, the lenses in your eyes begin to thicken and lose their flexibility. The ability of the lens to bend allows our eyes to focus on ob
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