Since Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of low vision and blindness in Americans aged 60 years and over, the Berkeley Eye Center would like to remind everyone that February is National Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Awareness Month. There is currently no cure for AMD, so it’s important to educate the […]
Family History of Macular Degeneration? Take Steps to Protect Your Eyes and Vision
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of legal blindness in the United States in persons 50 and older. It is a progressive degeneration of the macula, or the central retina. While the exact cause(s) are not completely understood, there is a definite genetic, or hereditary component. Those with with a family history of […]
Age-Related Macular Degeneration – Prevention and Warning Signs
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of legal blindness in Americans ages 65 years and older. It affects as many as 11 million Americans, a number that is expected to double by 2050. February is AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month, a time to spread the word about this eye disease. Knowing the warning signs […]
Living With Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a degenerative disease of the retina that can cause visual distortion, blind spots or complete loss of central vision. It’s a leading cause of vision loss for people over age 55. Daily Activities Can Be a Challenge with AMD AMD causes vision loss but not necessarily total blindness. Most patients […]
Learn About Low Vision
Low vision is a problem that affects thousands of Americans. This is why the National Eye Institute marks every February as Low Vision Awareness Month. If it’s been a while since you had a comprehensive eye exam, Berkeley Eye Center encourages you to make an appointment to see your eye doctor as soon as possible, […]
Berkeley Eye Center supports National AMD / Low Vision Month During February
February is National AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration) /Low Vision Month. Are you familiar with AMD, its symptoms and effects? In support of this awareness month, we’ll be shedding a little light on Age-Related Macular Degeneration to keep you informed and help you stay healthy. What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)? Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is […]