We all know that our skin needs protection from the sun and its dangerous rays. Skin cancer is top of mind when we go outside, and many of us wear sunscreen to protect our skin. However, how many of us are aware that our eyes can be damaged by sunlight? Probably a lot fewer. Let’s focus on UV Safety and Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
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Getting older has some benefits, problematic health issues, and it’s inevitable. One of those problematic health issues is age-related macular degeneration, and 10 million Americans suffer from its consequences. It is the leading cause of vision loss, and more adults have it than have glaucoma and cataracts combined. If you are over 60 years old, pay attention to these 7 signs you have age-related macular degeneration.
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According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is one of the leading causes of severe vision loss for those who are over the age of 65. Patients lose their central vision while their peripheral vision remains relatively normal. Let’s find out who is at risk for age-related macular degeneration.
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