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 ...

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 ...

New treatments for dry macular degeneration are helping slow vision loss, and researchers are testing therapies that may restore sight. Here’s what to know. Dry age-related macular degeneration is the ...

LOS ANGELES — Age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss and blindness for Americans 65 and older, is a progressive disease affecting central vision. Over time, faces, book ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 20 million Americans over age 40 are living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). With each passing birthday, the ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye, and it marks the first of a three-part series on dry ...

A small wireless chip and a pair of smart glasses are offering new hope to people who thought they’d never read again. The groundbreaking device, called PRIMA, has partially restored vision in people ...

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 ...