Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
One million Canadians have some form of AMD, the leading cause of vision loss in Canada. More Canadians have AMD than breast cancer, prostate cancer, Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease combined. Yet few of us even know that it affects the eyes.
AMD is a progressive condition that attacks central vision. People who have AMD may no longer be able to read, drive, or see the faces of their family members. The personal, societal, and economic costs of AMD can be devastating. And with an aging population, the number of people with the disease is expected to double in the next 25 years.
Fortunately, there is lots of information available about preventing AMD, and living a satisfying life even if you have the disease. At the same time, promising new treatments are on the horizon.
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