1. Nearly 18 Million Will Have Macular Degeneration by 2050 - US News and World Report
But newer treatments could reduce related blindness by almost 35%, study suggests

2. Gene Linked to 'Dry' Macular Degeneration - US News and World Report
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Aug. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists from the United States and China have identified the first gene directly associated with the onset of severe "dry" macular degeneration, one of two forms of age-relat...

3. Macular degeneration : Complications  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Loss of central vision may interfere with many daily activities, such as reading, working on the computer, or driving. You may need extra light or magnification to perform many of your normal activities.• Reviewer: Manju Subramanian, MD, Assistant Professor in Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery, Boston University Eye Associates, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.