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At Mid Atlantic Eye Physicians our Eye MD’s are trained in the various treatment methods for those diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a problem with your retina It happens when a part of the retina called the macula is damaged. With AMD you lose your central vision. You cannot see fine details, whether you are looking at something close or far. But your peripheral (side) vision will still be normal. For instance, imagine you are looking at a clock with hands. With AMD, you might see the clock’s numbers but not the hands.

You are more likely to develop AMD if you:

  • eat a diet high in saturated fat (found in foods like meat, butter, and cheese)
  • are overweight
  • smoke cigarettes
  • are over 50 years old
  • have high blood pressure/hypertension
  • have a family history of AMD

Having heart disease is another risk factor for AMD, as is having high cholesterol levels. Caucasians (white people) also have an elevated risk of getting AMD.