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The Three Stages of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Posted by: Aker Kasten Eye Center in Macular Degeneration on August 15, 2019

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Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is a condition that can naturally develop as patients get older. This common eye condition is one of the leading causes of vision loss in patients above the age of 50. It is gradual damage to the macula, the part of the eye used to achieve sharp, centralized vision. The… Read More


FAQ: Macular Degeneration

Posted by: Aker Kasten Eye Center in Macular Degeneration on June 30, 2019

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Did you know that macular Degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in Americans? This unfortunate issue affects up to ten million people. That’s a lot of people who need extra care and assistance with their vision. Identifying Macular Degeneration early can help you get treatment before it develops into a more serious issue…. Read More


The Signs of Macular Degeneration

Posted by: Aker Kasten Eye Center in Macular Degeneration on December 30, 2018

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Macular degeneration is an age related condition that results in the deterioration of the retina. Vision can be significantly diminished, but symptoms can be treated using vision aids, medications, vitamins, or laser therapy. At present there is no cure for macular degeneration so it is important to have regular eye appointments if you exhibit any… Read More


Macular Degeneration: Let’s Talk about Progression

Posted by: Aker Kasten Eye Center in Macular Degeneration on September 30, 2017

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Age-related macular degeneration also referred to as AMD, is a serious eye condition that largely affects older adults. When this eye disease develops, there is a very real risk of losing a substantial degree of vision due to the deterioration of the central part of the retina. Because macular degeneration is attributed with thousands of… Read More


What can you do to avoid vision loss? See this

Keeping your eyes healthy starts with knowledge, especially when it comes to diseases that can harm your vision. For example, the most common reason for vision loss in people over 40 is a clouding of the eye’s lens called cataracts. They often happen as a result of aging, but there are other contributors to forming… Read More


Macular degeneration vision loss is not inevitable

Posted by: Aker Kasten Eye Center in Macular Degeneration on September 30, 2015

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A lot of us do a lot of things to keep up and even improve our appearance. We try to exercise regularly. We try to eat more of the healthy foods and less of the bad ones. We replace eyeglasses with contacts – or with cooler looking glasses. But wouldn’t most of us do that… Read More


Macular Degeneration: Are Your Eyes Wet or Dry?

Posted by: Aker Kasten Eye Center in Macular Degeneration on March 30, 2015

Macular Degeneration: Are Your Eyes Wet or Dry?

Did you know that macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in the United States for people over the age of 55? Generally caused by old age, macular degeneration is not only the leading cause of blindness, it is also incurable. The macula is part of the retina, which is what controls and focuses… Read More