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Geographic atrophy (GA) is an advanced form of dry macular degeneration. While it does progress much slower than wet macular degeneration, the vision loss can be just as severe resulting in a large scotoma or grey, blurry or black spot right in the middle of one’s vision. Other vision changes include blurred vision, the need […]

So much focus is given to the different symptoms of macular disease and how it affects one’s vision, but less on how a diagnosis of a chronic retinal condition affects one’s emotions and emotional well being. The day one is diagnosed with AMD or any chronic eye condition is a day that is not forgotten. […]

Many people with macular degeneration or other forms of low vision have someone who is considered their main caregiver – it may be a wife or husband, an adult child or other family member or close friend. My mother-in-law is the main caregiver of my father-in-law who has wet macular degeneration. They are both in […]

There are many super-antioxidant berries being promoted to benefit our health and well being. From acai berries to goji berries these so called superfoods are reported to help us fight cancer, improve our vision, and reverse diabetes. No wonder with claims like these it’s easy to discount the true benefits found in these more exotic […]

It can be said that the best technology are the innovations that move us forward. With a hint of ingenuity, and a dash of the unexpected, these inventions can move from the realm of something that is simply good, to the pages of history as a device that is nothing short of extraordinary. Since 1996, […]

Omega 3 fatty acids are essential for not only our vision but for our brain, our skin, our heart, our joints and even our moods. Who wouldn’t want some improved health in any of these areas? However, getting enough of these essential fatty acids (EFA) in our diet has become more of a challenge for […]

When you go grocery shopping for fresh or frozen salmon have you noticed that there are several different kinds of this fish? The label may say Atlantic farm raised salmon or wild Alaskan salmon. If you are like me, you probably also noticed the price difference between the two with the wild Alaskan salmon costing […]

TV Glasses – Distance Magnifiers Just as there are magnifiers for close-up activities like reading, needlework, or wood carving, so are there magnifiers for distance activities like watching TV, going to the movies, or attending a sporting event. Color and Clarity Not surprisingly the most common pastime activity for those with macular degeneration is watching […]

 Low Vision Aids Visual aids for macular degeneration or other types of vision loss are useful and helpful for many different tasks. The best way to find out if a vision aid will work for you or your loved one is to be evaluated by a low vision specialist who can make recommendations or have […]

Working in Enhanced Vision’s sales department, I’m often afforded the opportunity to connect with customers on a direct level, in the sense that I get to talk to them and learn about how low vision has an impact on their lives. I’m actually excited to hear these stories, because there’s a good chance one of […]