When we’re young and have perfect vision, we don’t really worry about our long-term eye health – until, of course, we’re diagnosed with vision problems. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 21 million Americans have vision problems, and another 80 million have eye diseases that may eventually lead to blindness. Needless to say, poor vision can dramatically impact your quality of life. 

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye-related condition that occurs when the macula, the light-sensitive tissue located at the back of the eye, gets damaged. As a result, central vision becomes blurred or distorted while peripheral remains intact. AMD is among the leading causes of vision loss among adults, and while it doesn’t cause complete blindness, the loss of central vision makes it difficult for an individual to recognize faces or perform daily tasks.