Author: Dr. Shaun Larsen

What Are Macular Degeneration Symptoms? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition which gradually blurs your sharp, central vision. AMD destroys part of your retina called the macula which is necessary for reading, driving and seeing fine details. AMD occurs most frequently as dry macular degeneration, when the macula thins over time. Wet AMD develops…

Stem Cell Therapy Offers Hope For Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Stargardt Disease Ocular diseases like age-related macular degeneration and Stargardt disease affect millions of people around the world, causing vision loss or blindness and often leading to blindness as traditional treatment methods have limited success. Stem cell therapy offers hope to those afflicted by such…

Macular Degeneration Treatment Macular degeneration is a degenerative condition of the macula in the retina that gradually weakens central vision, most commonly among people aged 50 or above. Early signs may include blurry central vision or dark spots at the center of your field of vision. Low vision aids can make daily activities simpler for…

What is Macular Degeneration? Age-related macular degeneration deteriorates the central portion of the retina known as the macula, responsible for straight ahead vision as well as seeing fine details and colors clearly. Progress of macular degeneration typically progresses slowly; however, 10-15 percent of cases develop abnormal blood vessels under the retina that lead to bleeding…

Can Laser Eye Surgery Fix Macular Degeneration? PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) is an increasingly popular laser eye surgery procedure to correct refractive errors like myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia and astigmatism. By reshaping the cornea to achieve refractive accuracy, PRK reshapes corneal surfaces to correct refractive errors like myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia and astigmatism. During this procedure, a doctor…

The Humanware Explore 8 Handheld Electronic Magnifier What is the Explore 8? The Explore 8 is an HD touch-screen magnifier designed to help empower those living with low vision. It is smaller, lighter and more cost effective than most 7-inch handheld magnifiers available today while offering more than 30 percent larger images at unmatched image…

Is There a New Treatment For Wet Macular Degeneration? Wet macular degeneration (WMD), an uncommon yet more serious form of AMD, occurs when abnormally formed blood vessels under the retina leak blood and fluid, rapidly degrading central vision with blurriness, distortion or blind spots appearing over time. Sumit Bhatia, MD at Signature Retina Consultants offers…

Macular Degeneration Treatment Options Macular degeneration affects your central vision; it usually does not result in total blindness and your side vision remains undamaged. Macular degeneration typically progresses slowly over time; its initial signs include deposits under the retina known as drusen and, in 10% of patients, abnormal blood vessel growth leading to leakage –…

How to Prevent Macular Degeneration Eye Disease Macular degeneration is an eye disease characterized by gradual blurriness, dark areas or distortion in central vision. It begins when the macula, an area in the back of your retina responsible for managing fine central vision, begins to wear down. Macular degeneration first shows itself through yellow deposits…

Stargardt Eye Disease Cure Stargardt disease is an inherited condition characterized by central vision loss while peripheral vision remains intact. It is often the result of mutations to the ABCA4 gene which provides instructions for producing proteins that clear waste material away from retina. Dilute echothiophate iodide increases availability of endogenous acetylcholine (ACh) to retinal…

A Topaz Desktop Video Magnifier For Sale Desktop video magnifiers can help students increase their independence. While these devices have been around for some time and come in various sizes, finding one suitable to your student requires taking more into consideration than just screen size alone. Foldable units are intended to be carried from classroom…

IrisVision Troubleshooting IrisVision is an innovative assistive technology designed for people with low vision. It uses a smartphone, virtual reality headset and algorithms to assist the brain in accessing portions of the eye that still work properly. Low vision sufferers frequently struggle with contrast issues; these glasses help correct it for improved viewing experience and…