Overview

 

Macular degeneration (also called AMD, ARMD, or age-related macular degeneration) is an age-related condition in which the most sensitive part of the retina, called the macula, starts to break down and lose its ability to create clear visual images. The macula is responsible for central vision - the part of our sight we use to read, drive and recognize faces. So although a person's peripheral vision is left unaffected by AMD, the most important aspect of vision is lost.

AMD is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness in Americans of ages 65 and older. And because older people represent an increasingly larger percentage of the general population, vision loss associated with macular degeneration is a growing problem.

It's estimated that more than 1.75 million U.S. residents currently have significant vision loss from AMD, and that number is expected to grow to almost 3 million by 2020.

 

Source: Age-Related Macular Degeneration, article by AllAboutVision.com. ©2009 Access Media Group LLC.  All rights reserved.  Reproduction other than for one-time personal use is strictly prohibited.

 
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Hours & Location

Heritage Eye Care on County Line Road

12090 County Line Road,
Suite O
Madison, AL 35756
Phone: (256) 233-5454
Fax: (256) 232-8954
Emergency Contact: 256-233-5454 x 206  Please leave a detailed message along with a good contact phone number.  You will be contacted within 30 minutes.  If you cannot wait for a return call, go directly to the emergency room.