As we age we become more prone to develop age-related macular degeneration, which can cause loss or impairment of vision. Some 20 million adults in the United States suffer from some form of the condition.
There is encouraging hope in a new “eye implant device” now in clinical trials. The implant, small as a grain of rice, is implanted in the sufferer’s eye underneath the eyelid, so it’s not visible. It releases regulated doses of an eye-saving drug. Early results are encouraging. Make sure you’re receiving regular eye examinations from your optometrist and discuss the full range of treatment options should you develop this condition.