Macular Degeneration: News You Can Use
Summary: Learn about macular degeneration, its symptoms and risk factors, treatment options, and how to live with or care for someone with this eye disease.
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Podcasts:
In this audio presentation, Dr. Guy Eakin talks about macular degeneration. Viewers will learn about the different forms of this disease, as well as its symptoms. This presentation is part 1 of a 6 part series on macular degeneration.
In this audio presentation, Dr. Guy Eakin talks about research into the causes of age-related macular degeneration and about how clinical trials test potential treatments. This presentation is part 6 of a 6 part series on macular degeneration.
In this audio presentation, Dr. Guy Eakin talks about the factors that increase the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration and the actions that can be taken to prevent or slow the progress of the disease. This presentation is part 5 of a 6 part series on macular degeneration.
In this audio presentation, Dr. Guy Eakin talks about the symptoms of age-related macular degeneration. Viewers will learn about the various stages of the disease and how it progresses. This presentation is part 2 of a 6 part series on macular degeneration.
In this audio presentation, Dr. Guy Eakin talks about the two forms of age-related macular degeneration and the treatments that are currently available. This presentation is part 3 of a 6 part series on macular degeneration
In this audio presentation, Dr. Guy Eakin talks about what happens during a comprehensive eye examination. This presentation is part 4 of a 6 part series on macular degeneration.
Vance Durbin, from WYPL's Eye on Vision program, interviews Dr. Diane Bovenkamp about macular degeneration and glaucoma.
Dr. Diane Bovenkamp, Science Communications Specialist at BrightFocus, provides an overview of macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss in Americans 60 and older, and the second-highest cause of irreversible visual impairment in the world.
Maintain healthy vision throughout your life by following the tips and suggestions from our "Healthy Vision Checklist."
This audio presentation provides information for all people—and especially people who already have eye problems—on how to protect their eyes from the ultraviolet light in sunshine.
