by Retina Specialists of Tampa | Sep 5, 2024 | Macular Degeneration
We all know that our skin needs protection from the sun and its dangerous rays. Skin cancer is top of mind when we go outside, and many of us wear sunscreen to protect our skin. However, how many of us are aware that our eyes can be damaged by sunlight? Probably a lot...
by Retina Specialists of Tampa | Jun 12, 2024 | Macular Degeneration
Wet vs dry macular degeneration: what’s the difference? Let’s begin by stating that both cause visual blurriness, and among those adults over the age of 65, it is the most common cause of irreversible vision loss. It seems knowing the symptoms of age-related macular...
by Retina Specialists of Tampa | May 15, 2024 | Macular Degeneration, Retina Health
Getting older leads to many negative changes in our lives. AMD, or age-related macular degeneration, is but one of those conditions. It affects our sharp central vision. It’s common, progressive, and irreversible. In addition to making some important lifestyle changes...
by Retina Specialists of Tampa | Feb 29, 2024 | Macular Degeneration
Getting older leads to many negative changes in our lives. AMD, or age-related macular degeneration, is but one of those conditions. It affects our sharp central vision. It’s common, progressive, and irreversible. In addition to making some important lifestyle changes...
by Retina Specialists of Tampa | Nov 30, 2023 | Macular Degeneration
Getting older has some benefits, problematic health issues, and it’s inevitable. One of those problematic health issues is age-related macular degeneration, and 10 million Americans suffer from its consequences. It is the leading cause of vision loss, and more adults...
by Retina Specialists of Tampa | May 6, 2022 | Macular Degeneration
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is one of the leading causes of severe vision loss for those who are over the age of 65. Patients lose their central vision while their peripheral vision remains...
