02/18/2026
February is Macular Degeneration Awareness Month 👁️
Macular degeneration doesn’t cause total blindness it damages the center of vision, making reading, driving, and recognizing faces difficult.
The advanced dry form, geographic atrophy, now has FDA-approved treatments that can slow progression by protecting remaining retinal cells. Early detection truly changes outcomes.
You can also reduce risk and slow development:
• Stop smoking
• Control blood pressure & cholesterol
• Eat leafy greens + omega-3 rich foods
• Wear UV-blocking sunglasses
• Schedule routine retinal imaging (OCT)
