Installing grab bars and taping down area rugs may make navigating life with vision loss easier
The simple, straightforward and hard-lined answer is no
Eating a balanced diet can help protect your eyes and may prevent AMD from progressing
They may help, but it depends on factors like the stage of your disease
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A low-vision evaluation can help identify your best options
Yes, treatments are available — and the earlier you’re diagnosed and treated, the better
Wet age-related macular degeneration is rarer and always advanced
More than just fashionable, the lenses reflect or block harmful UV rays and can reduce glare
Doing so can cause a severe infection, damage to your eyelid or even a corneal abrasion
Keep your eyes clean and try to stay makeup- and contacts-free