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Implantable Miniature Telescope Lens for Macular Degeneration

The implantable miniature telescope lens is a major step forward in treatment for people living with age-related macular degeneration. Approved in 2010 in the United States, the procedure returns vision to people ages 65 and older and who have late-stage AMD in both eyes. Medicare covers the cost of the procedure because the procedure is […]

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Cystoid Macular Edema

Cystoid Macular Edema is a painless eye disorder that affects the central part of the back surface of the eye, macula, causing it to swell with fluid. This fluid combines in the macula in the form of cyst-like formations (cystoid) resulting in swelling or edema. The macula is responsible for the majority of the central field of […]

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Macular Degeneration Treatment

Macular degeneration is a painless eye disorder that results from the deterioration of the central part of the back surface of the eye, called the macula. The risk of developing macular degeneration increases significantly with age, which is why it is also commonly known as Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD or ARMD). There is no definitive […]

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Macular Degeneration: Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Macular degeneration is a common but painless eye condition that results from the deterioration of the macula, or the central part of the retina. The macula, a light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye, is responsible for central or straight-ahead vision, which provides the ability to see fine detail in your direct […]