Eye Diseases

Last updated: 28-Oct-2008

Macular Degeneration: A Beginner's Guide

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of adult vision loss in developed countries, with about 2.5 million new cases in the United States each year. If your parent has been diagnosed with AMD, it means that the area of his eye that provides central vision is beginning to deteriorate...

Glaucoma: A Beginner's Guide

Glaucoma is the second-leading cause of blindness in the world, and it's six times more likely to occur in those over the age of 60. If your parent is diagnosed with glaucoma and it's left untreated, it could lead to tunnel vision or even blindness. Here's what you need to know about the disease and how to help your parent cope...

Diabetic Retinopathy: A Beginner's Guide

If your parent is diabetic, you may already know that the condition can cause vision problems. The most common one is diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness in working-age Americans. In fact, almost half of Americans with diabetes have some form of diabetic retinopathy. What is it, and how can you help protect your parent from its dangers...

Cataracts: A Beginner's Guide

Cataracts develop naturally over time. In fact, more than half of Americans age 80 or older either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. Except in the most developed countries, cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide. If your parent has a cataract, it means he has a cloudy area on the lens of his eye...