Potential Treatments for Stargardt Disease

Potential Treatments for Stargardt Disease

Overview | Reduce Effects | Trials | Glasses for Stargardt’s Disease Stargardt’s Disease Treatment Stargardt disease, sometimes referred to as Stargardt’s disease, is an inherited eye disease that affects tens of thousands of people in North America. Stargardt...
Macular Degeneration: Treatments and Solutions

Macular Degeneration: Treatments and Solutions

Overview | Existing Treatments | New Treatments | Assistive Technology Treatment for Macular Degeneration Macular degeneration is an eye problem that can cause severe, permanent vision loss. In fact, macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in people...
Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy

Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy

Overview Diabetic Retinopathy | Treatment Options | Assistive Technology Overview of Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that can affect people with diabetes; it is also a leading cause of blindness in adults. Specifically, diabetic...
Macular Degeneration: Treatments and Solutions

Wet vs Dry MD

The Difference Between Wet vs Dry MD There are many differences between wet and dry MD. From the symptoms to the speed of progression, it is imperative for many of those experiencing AMD to understand which form of AMD they actually have. In general, when comparing...
Understanding Legal Blindness

Understanding Legal Blindness

Legal Blindness The term “legal blindness” is a legal phrase, not a medical one. Governments use the term to determine eligibility for benefits, such as disability and job training. Legal blindness is not the same as total blindness, in that people who are legally...