There is a lot of new technology available for those with poor vision, but one of the most trusted low vision devices is a magnifier. Magnifiers for low vision make [...]
Wet macular degeneration Is a progressive eye disease that causes central vision loss. The macula is the area of the retinal responsible for the detailed part of your vision. It [...]
What is CBD? CBD is an abbreviation for cannabidiol. It is the second most common active component in cannabis (marijuana). While CBD is an important component of medicinal marijuana, it [...]
All Macular Degeneration patients begin with early-stage (early) AMD, which is characterized by a lack of symptoms. Drusen, or small white spots in the retina, are detected by eye specialists [...]
Summary TYPE of Glaucoma Timeline Primary open-angle glaucoma Slow and overtime Angle-closure glaucoma Sudden with few early warnings Normal tension glaucoma Worsens slowly Pigmentary glaucoma Overtime can cause blindness What [...]
The answer is yes. Many forms of glaucoma are inherited. The most common form of glaucoma that is inherited is Early-onset Glaucoma followed by Primary congenital Glaucoma. These two conditions [...]
Any departure from normal corrected vision is considered a visual impairment. Hazy vision, light sensitivity, night blindness, central or peripheral vision loss, or just a lack of contrast sensitivity are [...]
The answer to “does macular degeneration run in families” seems to be yes. If an immediate family member has macular degeneration you are 3-4 times more likely to develop it [...]
