Age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of blindness and affects over 196 million people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, very little is known about the causes or mechanisms of this ...

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers have developed a blood test that may be able to predict when a macular degeneration patient will begin to lose his or her sight, according to a ...

Scientists have developed a new eyedrop that can ferry protective compounds all the way to the retina, paving the way for a ...

SEATTLE, Washington — An overwhelming majority of people with age-related macular degeneration would rather test their vision with an iPad app than with traditional methods, a new study shows. "One of ...

An Amsler grid, also known as an Amsler grid test, is a tool you can use at home to test your eyes for vision problems. It’s commonly used to test for signs of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A big breakthrough in saving vision for people with a severe form of macular degeneration. This is the first and only drug that's approved to treat an advanced form of macular ...

Left unmanaged, this diabetes-related complication can lead to vision changes. Implementing the right strategies can help you protect your eyesight. When high blood sugar levels related to diabetes ...