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AMD is Often Asymptomatic, Meaning that It May Often Develop Without Showing Signs. Regular Testing and Early Treatment Are Your Best Lines of Defence.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration Affects Over 23 Million People Globally

An estimated 2.1 million Canadians suffer from AMD, with an estimated 78,000 developing AMD every year.

A positive byproduct of its prevalence is that, while there is currently no cure for AMD, there are available treatment options that significantly delay the onset and impacts of AMD.

Early Detection & Treatment Are Key

We know that we avidly promote the importance of early detection, but it really is the best and most effective way to address Age-Related Macular Degeneration.

With early detection, supplementation and management can reduce the immediate severity of AMD as well as delay its onset.

If You Suffer from AMD, We Can Help

While there are some risk factors that cannot be controlled – such as age, race, and family history – many risk factors can be controlled – such as smoking, weight, hypertension, diet, and UV exposure.

When you visit our Optometrist we will perform a comprehensive eye exam to diagnose and determine the severity of your AMD. From there, we will create a personalized treatment and management plan that will help you better live with AMD and its impacts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION

What Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?

AMD is the leading cause of vision impairment in people over age 60.

AMD occurs when the macula – the central part of your retina – deteriorates due to age or lifestyle factors. It has two forms: dry, which is most notable for yellowish spots on the macula that slowly begin to blur/dim vision; wet, which is a result of abnormal blood vessel growth in the area underneath the macula, called the choroid.

Learn about age-related macular degeneration in depth on WebMD.