Tag Archives: AMD

• Eye Health News you can use, Sept 2026 edition

  Posted on September 22, 2026 by Dr. McAdoo in News.

  On GLP-1 medications (Wegovy, Ozempic)?New research is looking at a possible link between these medications and a rare type of “eye stroke” (non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy) that can cause sudden vision loss. If you’re on one of these medications and notice sudden vision changes, don’t wait — contact our office or seek emergency care […]

  Post Tagged with AMD, Dry Eyes, Geographic Atrophy, GLP-1, macular degeneration, Menopause, NAION, OCU410, Perimenopause, Screen use, UV Protection, Wegovy
  Continue Reading...
  No Comments.

• Is Macular Degeneration Preventable?

  Posted on January 23, 2019 by Scott in News.

  Age-Related Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in westernized societies. This video is one Opthalmologist’s review of why AMD has gone from a rare disorder in the 1850’s to the epidemic it has become today. The presentation is an hour long, but it is not real science heavy so it’s easy to follow. […]

  Post Tagged with AMD, ancestral foods, Blindness, macular degeneration, Prevent Blindness, processed foods
  Continue Reading...
  Comments Off on Is Macular Degeneration Preventable?