A new tool covering baseline retinal characteristics improves risk assessment for age-related macular degeneration, according to a report in the Archives of Ophthalmology. Previous risk models have ...

Is there a link between age-related macular degeneration and Alzheimer's disease? Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is a common eye condition and also a leading cause of vision loss among ...

Swelling in the macula (macular edema) can result from numerous conditions. Over time, untreated swelling can cause blurry vision or permanent vision loss. Your retina is the thin layer of tissue at ...

Macular edema refers to swelling at the center of the retina, which is the layer at the back of the eyeball. It occurs when blood or fluid leaks into the retina and builds up, which can result from ...

A macular hole may progress through four stages, each with different features. An early stage hole may resolve without treatment, while a later stage hole typically requires surgery. The macula is a ...