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If you or a loved one was recently diagnosed with dry AMD, know that you’re not alone – and that effective treatment is available. You’re not alone: AMD affects millions If you or a loved one has just been diagnosed with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), rest assured that you’re not alone. AMD is one of…

Limiting these foods can help control the amount of toxin buildup in your body How your diet impacts eye health: Foods to avoid for better vision Having a healthy diet is essential to maintaining your eye health as you age. While it’s always important to add nutrition to your diet through fruits, vegetables and whole…

Everything you need to know about floaters What are floaters? Have you ever seen little grey threads or spots drifting across your vision? These are known as floaters and while they are sometimes annoying, they’re usually harmless. Floaters are small grey or black spots that drift across your vision1,2,3. They may look like cobwebs, spots,…

Know how AMD is diagnosed and what eye doctors look for so that you and your loved ones can take a proactive, preventative approach. When it comes to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), early detection and diagnosis are very important, as prompt care and treatment for AMD can result in better eye health outcomes for people…

Wearing sunglasses can help protect from eye diseases related to UV light exposure. Protecting your vision from harmful UV rays It’s common knowledge that wearing sunglasses provides some protection against harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays that hit and cause damage to our eyes when we’re outside. But have you ever considered what the full impact of…

Age-related macular degeneration can have a devastating impact on patients’ eye health and visual acuity when left untreated. Understanding AMD: A common cause of vision loss in older adults Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye condition that affects the retina, occurring when a part of it called the macula is damaged.[1] AMD is a very…

Common changes in vision as you age and what to do about it Diabetes and its impact on eye health As you age, it’s normal to notice changes in your vision, like no longer being able to read the small text on the menu at a restaurant or noticing your eyes taking longer to adjust…

While it’s highly effective on its own, MacuMira Vision Therapy is also the perfect complement to other dry AMD treatment components, such as nutraceuticals. Understanding AMD and its treatments Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that generally develops due to aging, genetics and/or outside factors like smoking. It is one of the leading…

Exploring the relationship between AMD and diabetes Diabetes and its impact on eye health Diabetes is typically associated with diabetic retinopathy (DR), a condition where high levels of blood sugar block the blood vessels in your eyes, causing new ones to form1. These new blood vessels tend to be leaky, causing damage to the retina…

Finally, a non-invasive and painless treatment for dry AMD has hit the market. MacuMira Vision Therapy, the first and only treatment clinically approved for dry AMD in North America, offers a non-invasive and painless option for patients. Overview of traditional dry AMD therapies Historically, clinical therapies for patients with dry age-related macular degeneration (dry AMD)…