Search results for: “Macular degeneration”
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Ina Garten’s Confetti Corn
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Salmon with Peppered Balsamic Strawberries
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Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus
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Three Pepper Quesadillas
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AMD Awareness Pin Inspired “The Creation of a Rug that has Meaning to Me”
Debbie MacIntosh reached out to us earlier this year to ask permission to use the AMD Awareness pin design to create a hooked rug. What follows is Debbie’s inspiration and process in creating the hooked rug from the AMD Awareness pin design in her own words, accompanied by photos of the process. Small edits were
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Geographic Atrophy
Geographic Atrophy (GA), is an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that causes cell death (atrophy) in areas of the retina and can lead to irreversible vision loss. It is characterized by large, well-demarcated sections of the retina that stop functioning. A diagnosis of GA must be made by an eye care specialist,
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How to Find an Eye Doctor or Specialist
The most important element of your vision health is finding an eye care provider that you can trust. For each person this will be different. Some patients feel trust when they feel their doctor is well-experienced and regarded. Others need clear and thorough communication. Decide what you most want and need in order to locate
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What Kind of Doctor Do I Need to See
Do you know the difference between an optician, an optometrist, an ophthalmologist, and a retina specialist, and which one you should see for various eye issues? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Let us explain. Optician An optician is not a doctor. Therefore they cannot offer an eye exam, any diagnoses, or medications. Their job is
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Demetrios Vavvas
Demetrios Vavvas, MD, PhD, Co-Director of the Ocular Regenerative Medical Institute, Harvard Medical School As a clinician scientist, Dr. Vavvas is a full-time member of the Mass. Eye and Ear Retina Service and has a highly productive translational research laboratory. His clinical interests focus on diabetic retinopathy, ocular tumors, and the “dry” form of age-related
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Bonnielin Swenor
Bonnielin Swenor, PhD, MPH, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Dr. Swenor and The Swenor Research Group seek to improve the health of people with visual impairments. Dr. Swenor is motivated by personal experience living with a visual disability similar to macular degeneration. Her focus is on three interrelated areas: Vision and Aging: examining the impact of