Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of central vision loss in Americans age 50+. Although it affects white people more than blacks, a study in East Baltimore showed that AMD was the third leading cause of bilateral (both eyes) blindness in blacks after cataracts and glaucoma. Whatever the risk rate, it is important to know that AMD can affect quality of … [Read more...] about Vision 101: Local MDs answer questions about sight-threatening macular degeneration
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Local eye care specialists explain risks and treatment options for glaucoma
By Cheryl L. Dejewski Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the U.S., especially for African- Americans. In fact, black Americans have a 6-8 times higher risk of developing glaucoma than whites, and a recent study found that one in five black Americans age 75 and older has glaucoma. What exactly is glaucoma? It’s an eye disease that causes progressive damage to the … [Read more...] about Local eye care specialists explain risks and treatment options for glaucoma
Local eye care specialists explain risks and treatment options for glaucoma
By Cheryl L. Dejewski Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the U.S., especially for African- Americans. In fact, black Americans have a 6-8 times higher risk of developing glaucoma than whites, and a recent study found that one in five black Americans age 75 and older has glaucoma. What exactly is glaucoma? It’s an eye disease that causes progressive damage to the … [Read more...] about Local eye care specialists explain risks and treatment options for glaucoma