Macular Degeneration Videos
Caring for Someone With Wet AMD
- Mindful Matters: Geographic Atrophy
Loss of central vision can be overwhelming. But keep in mind it's manageable, and you can maintain your independence.
- Guided Meditation to Help Geographic Atrophy
Follow along as a yoga instructor calms your nerves around vision loss. "Reground and recenter" with this mindfulness practice.
- Caring for Someone With AMD
Better support your loved ones with AMD with these helpful tips.
- Staying Organized at Home With AMD
Here's how to make your home safer, brighter, and less cluttered for those with vision problems.
- Geographic Atrophy: The Future of Treatment
Until recently, there were no treatments available to target the root cause of GA. What new therapies are available?
- Wet AMD Risk and Benefits of Treatment
Explore the latest treatments for Wet AMD, including injections, lasers, and implants.
- What Are the Treatments for Wet AMD?
While there's no cure, treatments can slow progression and help preserve sight.
- Macular Degeneration Eye Health
Explore ways to keep your eyes as healthy as possible from nutrition to lifestyle changes.
- Does Being a Woman Predispose You to AMD?
Does gender play a part in AMD? Learn more.
- Assistive Devices and Technologies for AMD
Assistive devices like eyeglasses and magnifiers help those with AMD be more independent.
- Managing Treatment Costs of Wet AMD
Treatment for AMD can be costly. Learn how to manage it wisely.
- Finding Support for Geographic Atrophy
Find crucial support for people going through GA.
- Meet Your Care Team
Your eye doctor will work with a retina specialist and a team of experts to treat this end-stage complication of macular degeneration.
- The Importance of Clinical Trials
Clinical trials determine the efficacy of a cutting-edge treatment, but it’s crucial science that all races and populations are included.
- Losing Sight of the Big Picture
Johnny Ray started losing his eyesight more than a decade ago when he was a welder. With vision aids and some changes, he still enjoys many of his hobbies.
- Help With Your Blind Spot
To keep up with daily activities, you may need vision aids and occupational therapy, plus a dedicated care team.
- Focus on the Retina
The future of GA treatments is bright. There’s no cure, but there are drugs to slow the progression.
- Spotlight on Symptoms of GA
This advanced, progressive form of macular degeneration affects a person’s central vision, making it difficult to recognize faces, read, and drive.
- Researching Risks and Restoration
“Restoration brings us that much closer to prevention,” says Stacy Haller of BrightFocus. The foundation funds studies on areas like risk, AI, and more.
- Through Their Eyes
Whether it’s lending an ear or driving, Leland Maddox helps his two sisters with their vision loss. As a caregiver, what three things are most appreciated?
- Monitor Your Mental Health
For Sharon Moore, her loss of independence was hard to swallow. With the help of assistive devices for low vision, hobbies and advocacy keep her engaged.
- Protection Against Progression
With today’s advances, there are treatments available to slow down or even prevent the progression of geographic atrophy.
- Vision Loss Driven by Genetics
Geographic atrophy is an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration. Learn more about the different stages, symptoms, and tests for diagnosis.
- A Vision to Educate Others
Diagnosed at age 39 with macular degeneration, Chip Goehring was disappointed with the little information available. He set out to change that.
- ‘I’ll Be Your Eyes’
Since 1958, Carol Gable Hare has walked alongside her husband, Russ. Now she walks a few steps ahead to point out steps and help him with his vision loss.
- Treatments for Wet AMD
A retina specialist describes how injections for wet AMD work to clear vision problems.
- How Injections and Lasers Work
How can injectable meds and laser therapy help to ease wet AMD symptoms and slow progression?
- The First Drug of Its Kind
In early 2023, the FDA approved the first drug to slow the progression of geographic atrophy. And more treatments are in the works to prevent vision loss.
- Focus on Eye Health
Russel Hare can’t see in 3D anymore, but is able to live a normal life with geographic atrophy. He follows his eye doctor’s advice to slow the progression.
- Hope’s in Sight
Vision loss is devastating, says Liz Tully, but the advances in treating geographic atrophy are just phenomenal, she adds.
- What You Should Be Eating
Some ideas of what you should be eating that could help prevent wet age-related macular degeneration.
- A Closer Look at Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Take a closer look at wet age-related macular degeneration and how the condition damages your eyes.
- How to Test for Macular Degeneration
An at-home test can spot early signs of macular degeneration, a progressive eye disease.
- Macular Degeneration?
Macular degeneration is one of the most common causes of vision loss, but what is it exactly?