Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive condition affecting the central vision, which requires comprehensive care and attention. As we age, the risk of developing AMD increases, making regular eye check-ups crucial. In this blog post, we’ll explore the role optometrists play in diagnosing and managing the condition to help you understand your options for preserving your and your loved one’s vision.
How to Tell If You Have Early Signs of AMD
One of the things that makes age-related macular degeneration (AMD), so challenging to diagnose is that there are few or no symptoms in the early stages. Your eye doctor can help detect this condition but only with regular eye tests. AMD can affect almost any person but, being age-related, it occurs more frequently in people 50 years of age or older. [Read more…]