Macular degeneration research
From new drug therapies to micro-telescopic implants, macular degeneration research abounds Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) leads to vision loss and, . . .
Choroidal neovascular membrane (CNVM)
Choroidal neovascular membrane (CNVM), often seen in wet macular degeneration, involves the development of new, abnormal, leaking blood vessels . . .
Macular degeneration options
Macular degeneration treatments and procedures Although there is no cure, there are some macular degeneration treatments available. There are . . .
Drusen in macular degeneration
Drusen are yellow deposits under the retina. They are made up of fatty proteins called "lipids". They are often found in . . .
B-Vitamins for Macular Degeneration
A National Eye Institute Study shows a reduced risk of AMD while using B-vitamins 41% decrease in the incidence of . . .
Macular degeneration and nutrition information
Macular degeneration nutrition information Eye Nutrition Several studies have indicated a strong link between the development of macular degeneration . . .
Visudyne Photodynamic Therapy
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) is a treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), a disease that involves abnormal blood vessel growth . . .
The Pascal laser system for retina
Dr. Dana Deupree brings the precision Pascal Pattern Scan Laser system to his Clearwater retina practice. Pascal laser is a much . . .
Macugen treatment for wet macular degeneration
Macugen is used to treat macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema Click here to watch a Macugen animation What is . . .
Laser retinal photocoagulation procedure
Laser retinal photocoagulation involves using a small, powerful beam of light that is designed to destroy the fragile, abnormal blood . . .
Fluorescein Angiography (FA)
Fluorescein angiography, also called a fluorescein angiogram (fluorescein - the type of dye that is used; angiogram - a . . .
Cigarettes and Macular Degeneration
Smoking is a reversible risk factor for advancing macular degeneration The incidence of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is rising every . . .
Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (PXE)
Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (PXE) is a systemic disease that can affect the eye. PXE is not an eye disease, so to . . .
Ocular histoplasmosis
A patient's guide to ocular histoplasmosis What is histoplasmosis? Histoplasmosis is a disease caused when airborne spores of the fungus . . .
Macular Degeneration AMD – Tampa Bay and Clearwater AMD resources
Macular degeneration, AMD, Tampa Bay, Clearwater links and resources Macular Degeneration - the disease Read all about Macular Degeneration, the . . .
Macular degeneration information
A complete illustrated guide to age-related macular degeneration, it's causes, treatments and prevention suggestions from Tampa Bay and Clearwater . . .
