by Gulfcoast | Oct 12, 2016 | Eye Care, Macular Degeneration, News, Practice News
Smoking, high cholesterol, and the natural aging process can all lead to the development of macular degeneration (or AMD). To keep these risk factors in check and reduce the risk of macular degeneration, retina specialist Jason Handza, DO often recommends routine...
by Gulfcoast | Sep 28, 2016 | Eye Care, Macular Degeneration, News, Practice News
When it comes to vision loss, macular degeneration is the leading cause in patients over 60. As we age, the eye’s macula – which constitutes the central area of the retina – is subject to wear and tear. In addition to the natural aging process, abnormal cholesterol...