That’s more often true when eyesight changes are caused by a condition such as age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy. These conditions become more common with age ...

Three in 10 Americans older than 80 have some form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), while for Oklahoman octogenarians, it's closer to 50%. Now, new research from the University of ...

Watchung Hills' senior pitcher Mia Simon led her team to a 7-1 victory over Immaculata, striking out 14 batters. Simon, also a strong hitter, contributed offensively with a two-run double in the ...

The Amsler grid tests the condition of the center of the retina or "macula". It is a good test for screening for the development of "wet" macular degeneration in patients with "dry" macular ...

The skeletal system comprises 206 bones and has two main parts: the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. The skeletal system includes your bones, ligaments that attach bone to bone, and ...

Several space agencies are planning crewed, long-duration missions beyond low-Earth orbit, introducing various health risks and challenges to astronauts. In this Review, Durante and colleagues ...

Fundus examination demonstrated temporal optic nerve pallor in three patients (five of 10 affected eyes) and reddish, petaloid macular lesions in one patient. Good visual acuity was maintained for the ...