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What To Know About Myopic Macular Degeneration (MMD), or Pathological Myopia
Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MD Myopic macular degeneration (MMD), or pathological myopia, occurs when high ...
Verywell Health2d
Ask an Expert: What Should I Expect at My First AMD Appointment?
Bryan Wolynski, a board-certified optometrist, discusses what patients should know before their first appointment for ...
The dangers of UV exposure: How sunlight affects your eyes and how to protect them
Ultraviolet (UV) light can severely damage the eyes, contributing to conditions such as cataracts, photokeratitis, and ...
Verywell Health3d
Ask an Expert: What Are the Warning Signs for AMD?
Dr. Larsen: When evaluating a patient with vision trouble, there are several signs that might raise the suspicion for wet AMD ...
Cocoa extract fails to prevent age-related vision loss, clinical trial finds
Brigham and Women's Hospital-led research reports no significant long-term benefit of cocoa flavanol supplementation in ...
A new targeted approach could protect neurons against degeneration
Neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's involve progressive neuronal loss due to ...
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Macular thickness could predict postoperative delirium in older patients
Thickening of the macular layer of the eye's retina is associated with a greater risk of postoperative delirium for older patients undergoing surgery under general anaesthetic, reveals a study ...
The Scientist4d
Stem Cell Discovery in Human Retina May Lead to Retinal Degeneration Treatments
Stem cell therapies hold promise for promoting regeneration. Retinal stem cells (RSCs) possess self-renewal capabilities and ...