1. 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...

2. There's New Hope for People With Age-Related Macular Degeneration - US News and World Report
Charles Crist consults the Wall Street Journal for a sign that it's time to visit his eye doctor. "Normally, I can see the little numbers on the stock table," says the St. Petersburg, Fla., physician. When clarity fades to a blur about once every th...

3. Treating Macular Degeneration - US News and World Report
There is no cure for AMD, but there are treatments that can slow the progression of the disease.

4. Macular degeneration  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Macular degeneration is an eye disorder that makes it difficult to see fine details. The condition affects the macula, the part of the retina responsible for central vision.• 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.

5. Macular Degeneration-Age-Related  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common causes of vision loss among adults over age 55 living in developed countries. It is caused by the breakdown of the macula, the central part of the retina located in the back of the eye...• Author: Maria Basile PhD, Pamela J. Nutting MS, CGC