by Valley Eyecare Center | Oct 15, 2025 | AMD, Macular Degeneration
As we age, it’s natural for our eyesight to change. But when those changes affect the center of our vision—impacting daily tasks like reading, recognizing faces, or driving—it may be a sign of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). AMD is one of the leading causes of...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Feb 19, 2025 | AMD, Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness in adults over 50, and it’s something that everyone should be aware of as they grow older. The symptoms are subtle at first, but if you understand how the disease works, you may be able to seek help...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Sep 4, 2024 | AMD, Eye Health, Wet AMD
“Wet AMD” shorthand for a particular type of Age-related Macular Degeneration. Wet AMD is the less common type of AMD, but it’s also more serious. According to the Center for Disease Control, nearly 20 million people over 40 – 12.5% of the...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Jul 20, 2022 | AMD
The macula is a small but important part of the retina. It is responsible for central vision and allows you to see fine details, colors, and objects directly in front of you. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) happens when the macula is damaged. Wet AMD is one of...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Mar 23, 2022 | AMD, Macular Degeneration
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, people who suffer from the dry form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) could benefit by taking certain nutritional supplements to help slow the progression of this eye disease. What is Dry Form AMD? Dry form...
