The two leading causes of "blindness" are macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. The purpose of this site is to underscore the importance of providing legitimate and credible information for those with either disease. If you were to believe everything you read, on the internet, or otherwise, you might feel that patients with either diabetes or macular degeneration are destined to … [Read more...]
Diabetic Retinopathy Vs. Macular Degeneration (Part 1 of 2)
September 14, 2009 By 2 Comments
Happy Monday! Today's post starts a comparison between macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Both diseases have the possibility of causing severe vision loss, but MOST PATIENTS WITH EITHER DISEASE MAINTAIN GOOD USEFUL VISION THROUGH THEIR LIFETIME! If you remember anything about this post, remember this. Neither disease is necessarily an impairment or disability. 1. The NO. 1 … [Read more...]
