Written by Luke Lindsell and G.
Lowther, O.D. PhD.
Written by Luke Lindsell and G.
Lowther, O.D. PhD.
This site has been designed to facilitate anyone who is directly or indirectly affected by Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). The purpose is to provide an overview about the varying forms of this disease, distinguishing characteristics, and to illustrate some of the possible procedures as well as current research on the subject.
Presently, ARMD, effects approximately 11% of the US population aged 65 to 74. However, this number is expected to increase dramatically as the baby boomers enter their later years. With this expected escalation in cases of ARMD, the research community has expedited the process of finding a cure. While initial results look promising, it is premature to say that a procedure or cure will soon be found to alleviate ARMD. For the more severe exudative or wet form of ARMD, a few treatment techniques are available. This is not the case for the milder dry or geographic variety of ARMD. ARMD in either form can severely affect eyesight. Therefore, it is important to understand what ARMD is and how it affects vision.
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