The Amsler grid tests the condition of the center of the retina or "macula". It is a good test for screening for the development of "wet" macular degeneration in patients with "dry" macular ...

The damage to the macula occurs due to toxic compounds found in smoke, which can both directly damage the macula and affect ...

Lutein plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the eyes by filtering blue light, which can penetrate deep into the eye and ...

When fluid gets into the retina’s center part, called the macula, it causes swelling. This can affect vision and, in some cases, lead to vision loss. Regular eye exams are important to catch DME ...

Age-related macular degeneration may cause a gradual reduction in your central vision over time, so you might not recognize AMD at first.

The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in visual function and OCTA metrics over 12 months in laser-treated PDR eyes with macular CNP.” FAZ area deteriorated at 12 months in eyes with ...

Macular degeneration is a prevalent eye disorder that typically results in loss of vision in individuals who are 50 years of age and older. Although there isn’t a recognized cure for this ...

Retinitis pigmentosa is a relatively rare genetic disorder (affecting 1 in 3,500 people), while age-related macular degeneration affects 7–8% of the population, and its incidence increases with age.

promoting long-term macular health and visual function. We’ve also noticed a reduction in eye strain, better visual acuity, and improved night vision, which has been incredibly helpful during ...

Perspective from Bridget Boamah Appiah, OD, FAAO OCT angiography alone demonstrated superior sensitivity in detecting glaucomatous changes in the optic disc and macula compared with OCT and OCT ...

A multidisciplinary team of researchers from the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT-Italian Institute of Technology) and ...