Eye Disease Management Blog

People who suffer from AMD lose their “straight-ahead” vision, making it difficult to read, drive, recognize faces and perform many routine daily tasks.

Fortunately, with early detection and treatment, glaucoma can be controlled.

Nutritional supplements have been shown to be effective in slowing The progression of AMD.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can cause severe vision loss, but early detection can help preserve your vision.

Many retinal conditions can lead to vision loss if not diagnosed early and treated promptly. If your optometrist notices signs of retinal disease, they’ll manage the condition until it's necessary to refer you to a retina specialist.

Aging comes with many blessings but also certain challenges. Having a higher risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of them. Fortunately, a formulation of vitamins and minerals called AREDS2 may slow the progression of vision loss from AMD. We at Atkinson Eye Care in Algonquin offer treatment for macular degeneration and other eye diseases.