ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center joins with the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the American Society of Retina Specialists, the Macula Society, and the Retina Society in informing the public about Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month. Age-Related Macular Degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness among older Americans. The ocular condition affects the center of a patient’s vision causing distortion, blind spots or fuzziness. While doctors do no know what causes Age-Related Macular Degeneration the disease seems to be associated with age.

March is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month. Macular Degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness in Americans older than 65.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration is defined as the deterioration of the macula, which is located in the center of the retina. This area of the eye allows patients to see fine details. The disease affects the central field of vision causing blurriness or blind spots and making it difficult to see and recognize faces, read or drive a car.