Tag: Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
- Feb 23rd 2023
Age-Related Macular Degeneration & AREDS Supplementation
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss in people over 50, has no cure. To help manage the symptoms and outcomes of AMD, the National Eye Institute sponsored a groundbreaking two-part study called the Age-Related Eye …
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Sep 16th 2022Dr. Chang Performs First RCMG Susvimo Port Delivery System Case
On Monday, September 12th, Dr. Margaret Chang performed the first RCMG Susvimo port delivery system (PDS) case at our retina surgery center in Sacramento. Not only was that worth celebrating, but it was also the 200th implantation of the Susvimo …
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Aug 31st 2022What Happens To The Retina As We Age?
Many people experience vision impairment in their lives. From farsightedness to blurriness, changes in visual health are to be expected, particularly as we age. While some vision changes are considered normal, others should be treated more …
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Feb 25th 20223 Things Everyone 50+ Needs To Know About AMD
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that occurs when the retina, a small tissue that lines the back of the eye, begins to deteriorate as you age. Unfortunately, AMD is the leading cause of vision loss in adults over the age of 60. …
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Aug 26th 2021Preserving Your Vision With Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
As we get older, there are many conditions that can impact our vision. One of the most common conditions that affect adults over the age of 50 is age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It’s estimated that up to 15 million people in North America …
