A new tool covering baseline retinal characteristics improves risk assessment for age-related macular degeneration, according to a report in the Archives of Ophthalmology. Previous risk models have ...

Age-related macular degeneration blinds more older adults in Western countries than any other retinal disease. Neovascular AMD, while less common than its dry counterpart, causes nearly all cases of ...

The macula is the center part of your retina. It gives you your central vision, what you see right in front of you. When the macula is damaged, you can still see around the edges of your vision, ...

While not always hereditary, genetics can play a significant role in the development of macular degeneration, with specific genes increasing or decreasing the risk. Macular degeneration is often ...

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 ...

A macular hole may progress through four stages, each with different features. An early stage hole may resolve without treatment, while a later stage hole typically requires surgery. The macula is a ...