Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) occurs when the cells in the center portion of the retina deteriorate over time. This degeneration is more common as we get older and leads to various levels of central vision loss which can make it difficult to read and drive.
We are very excited to have a revolutionary device called the Macuscope to help identify those patients who may be at a higher risk of developing macular degeneration. The Macuscope is a safe and painless way to track macular protective pigment density, giving our doctors the ability to place patients into either high-risk or low-risk categories. Those who are at high-risk for the disease are put on a treatment program which includes specific nutritional supplements.