This Month HELP Spread Awareness....

This month...HELP spread awareness about Age-related Macular Degeneration and Low Vision. February is Macular Degeneration and Low Visions Awareness Month. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the foremost cause of blindness for senior citizens. AMD is one of the causes of low vision, a term eye care professionals use to categorize substantial vision loss that cannot be helped by standard measures such as normal glasses, contacts, medicine or even eye surgery. AMD is a disorder that includes a variety of eye diseases that affect central vision. Central vision is what you see directly in front of you rather than what you see at the side (or periphery) of your vision. Macular degeneration is caused when part of the retina deteriorates. The retina is the interior layer of the eye. The macula is the central portion of the retina and is responsible for detailed vision.There is no cure for AMD, early detection and attention can stop advancement of the degeneration and therefore thwart vision loss. For individuals who have already suffered from vision impairment, a normal life can be maintained with low-vision rehabilitation. Please visit our website at http://www.maculardegenerationassociation.org/ to learn more about macular degeneration and about our upcoming events. As always, please consult your Physician before beginning a new health care regime. Thank you for your continued support.