Category: Macular Degeneration

February is another awareness month for vision problems, focusing on age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) and low vision. ARMD is one of the leading causes of vision loss in people over age 50. One of the hallmark signs of ARMD is black spots in your field of vision. If you experience this symptom, it’s not a […]

Macular degeneration doesn’t receive a lot of attention, but it should. This serious condition affects at least 10 million Americans, and is a leading cause of blindness for seniors 65 and older. Here, the experienced ophthalmologists of Austin Eye discuss ways to lower your risk for the disease, and review current and emerging treatment options.