Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Getting older has some benefits, problematic health issues, and it’s inevitable. One of those problematic health issues is age-related macular degeneration, and 10 million Americans suffer from its consequences. It is the leading cause of vision loss, and more adults have it than have glaucoma and cataracts combined. If you are over 60 years old, pay attention to these 7 signs you have age-related macular degeneration.

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is one of the leading causes of severe vision loss for those who are over the age of 65. Patients lose their central vision while their peripheral vision remains relatively normal. Let’s find out who is at risk for age-related macular degeneration.

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