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 : Prevention  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Although there is no known way to prevent macular degeneration, lifestyle factors can reduce your risk of developing the condition: Don't smoke; Eat a healthy diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables; Exercise; Maintain a healthy weight. See your...• 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.

4. Macular Degeneration : Prevention  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Avoiding the risk factors for macular degeneration may help prevent it. This includes avoiding tobacco smoke and eating a diet low in saturated fat. Some other behaviors that may help reduce the risk of wet-type ARMD are eating a diet rich in gree...• Author: Louann W. Murray PhD