A.R.M.D. – What does it stand for? Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD or just AMD) is an eye disease and leading cause of vision loss among people 60 and over in developed countries. It occurs with the degeneration of the retinal pigment epithelium and ultimately photoreceptors of the macula, which is the small, central area of the retina responsible for central vision. It is estimated that 8% of people around the world exhibit signs of ARMD

Sight is one of our five senses and the one people are most fearful of losing, but often taken for granted. Less than 50% of adults have ever had an eye exam. Most people think if they are not having blurred vision or eye discomfort, then they don’t need an eye exam. Nothing could be further from the truth. February is an excellent time of year to reflect on your eye health and vision, being