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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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Ten Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Macular Degeneration
Printable PDF Version Learning you have macular degeneration can be a surprise. The best thing to do now is get the facts. Your doctor is your best ally. Here are a few important questions that you should ask your doctor if you are diagnosed with macular degeneration. Questions prepared by William Sweet in consultation with
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How to Find a Doctor for Macular Degeneration
Your relationship with your eye care specialist(s) will be one of the most important relationships as you navigate your journey with macular degeneration. You want to find the right kind of doctor for your needs, feel trust with your doctor, and develop good communication. An overview of the types of eye care providers you may
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Low Vision Resources for Macular Degeneration
The biggest fear that people have when they are diagnosed with macular degeneration is going blind. The good news is that macular degeneration does not cause total blindness, and there are many resources for the visually impaired to help you continue to live a full life. Low Vision Services Low vision services usually means Low
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Low Vision Rehabilitation
One of the most important, but under-utilized, services available for people with vision loss from macular degeneration is Low Vision Rehabilitation. Many people think they need to accept their vision loss and the subsequent losses of favorite activities and independence, leading to lower quality of life, grief, and depression1. This does not have to be
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2026 AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month Resources
AMD Awareness Month, sometimes also referred to as AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month, was established in 2008 to raise awareness about the national prevalence and impact of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) on individuals, and the rippling effect on their networks of care. In 2026, the state of AMD in the United States remains alarming.
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Holiday Recipes for Macular Degeneration
Four Recipes for Eye-Healthy Holiday Cooking The holidays—a time of joy, togetherness, and yes, indulgence. Families bond together over food in all kinds of ways…around the holiday table, with food and beverage gifts, and in indulging in sweets and treats that are in abundance this time of year. A Word on Indulgence We all indulge!
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Pumpkin and Macular Degeneration
Pumpkin is a surprising source of nutrients good for macular degeneration.
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Research Concludes Macular Degeneration is a Risk Factor for Severe Covid-19
Fairly early in the pandemic, we reported that AMD might be a risk factor for more severe COVID infections. Doctors had observed high rates of severe COVID-19 infections and death among hospitalized patients who had AMD, but the evidence was anecdotal. The most recent research, published by researchers at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of