Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) - National Eye Institute
2021年6月22日 · Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that can blur your central vision. It happens when aging causes damage to the macula — the part of the eye that controls sharp, straight-ahead vision. The macula is part of the retina (the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye).
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: What You Should Know
This booklet is for people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and their families and friends. It provides information about AMD and answers questions about its causes, symptoms, stages and treatment.
What You Should Know About Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Perhaps you have just learned that you or a loved one has age-related macular degeneration, also known as AMD. If you are like many people, you probably do not know a lot about the condition or understand what is going on inside your eyes.
Macular Edema - National Eye Institute
2024年11月29日 · Macular edema is the buildup of fluid in the macula, an area at the back of the eye. This fluid causes the macula to swell and thicken, which distorts vision. Learn about the causes and symptoms of macular edema, how it’s diagnosed and treated, and what research is …
NIH launches first U.S. clinical trial of patient-derived stem cell ...
2019年12月16日 · Researchers at the National Eye Institute (NEI) are launching a clinical trial to test the safety of a novel patient-specific stem cell-based therapy to treat geographic atrophy, the advanced “dry” form of age-related macular degeneration.
Degeneración macular relacionada con la edad - National Eye …
La degeneración macular relacionada con la edad (AMD, por sus siglas en inglés) es una enfermedad ocular que puede nublar la visión central. Se presenta cuando el envejecimiento daña la mácula, la parte del ojo que controla la visión nítida frontal.
AREDS 2 Supplements for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
2021年6月22日 · Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that can blur the center of your vision. If you have intermediate AMD in 1 or both eyes, special dietary supplements called AREDS 2 can help slow down vision loss.
See What I See: Virtual Reality Eye Disease Experience
2022年11月2日 · The National Eye Institute’s (NEI) virtual reality (VR) experience lets you explore life with vision loss from common eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. Download the “NEI VR: See What I See” application to your smartphone or browse virtual reality videos and images.
Supplements slow disease progression during late stage of “dry” …
2024年7月16日 · Researchers have found that taking a daily supplement containing antioxidant vitamins and minerals slows progression of late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), potentially helping people preserve their central vision.
Antioxidant Vitamins and Zinc Reduce Risk of Vision Loss from …
High levels of antioxidants and zinc significantly reduce the risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and its associated vision loss. These same nutrients had no significant effect on the development or progression of cataract.
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