Dear Savvy Senior: Is macular degeneration hereditary? My mother lost much of her vision from it before she died, and now at age 65, I’m concerned I may get it. What can you tell me? — Brown Eyed ...

Wet macular degeneration is a form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a serious eye disease that affects the macula, the central portion of the retina that’s responsible for sharp, central ...

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Some foods that can be incorporated into your diet to help prevent or slow the progression of macular degeneration include leafy green vegetables, fatty fish, and fruits. While there is no way to ...

Approaching her 91st birthday, Dame Judi Dench has offered a poignant insight into her worsening eyesight, describing the decline as "crushing". The beloved actress, who was first diagnosed with ...

Many of us are painfully aware of our body's increasing number of shortcomings as we get older. Sagging skin, hearing loss, receding hairlines and tending to use the bathroom more frequently than we ...

It’s the leading cause of vision loss among older adults, affecting nearly 2.5 million Canadians, but awareness around age-related macular degeneration (AMD) remains low. It can significantly impact ...