By Robert Arleo, MD
Macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss among people age 50 and older. It causes damage to the macula, a small spot near the center of the retina and the part of the eye needed for sharp, central vision. Because it is most common among older adults it is commonly referred to as age-related macular degeneration, or ARMD.
By Robert Arleo, MD
People have suffered from cataracts since the beginning of recorded history. We know, for example, that the Egyptians tried to restore vision loss from cataracts by “knocking” the cloudy lens out of the way and into the back of the eye — a crude, dangerous solution that generally exacerbated the problem.
by Robert Arleo, MD
Eighty thousand Americans lose their sight to glaucoma every year, while ten times that number struggle with glaucoma-related vision problems. A disease of the optic nerve, glaucoma is the most prevalent major eye disorder in people over the age of 60.