Year: 2024

You can still live a full life with geographic atrophy (GA).Even though your vision may be different, GA doesn’t lead to total blindness. You can use your remaining vision and make certain adjustments to stay active and independent. How You May Feel at FirstIf you’ve been diagnosed with GA, it’s normal to struggle with feelings of… […]

If you think migraines timed to your menstrual cycle are just something you have to suffer through month after month, think again.“Menstrual migraine is a common phenomenon and there are very useful treatments to make this a more comfortable time,” says Huma U. Sheikh, MD, a headache specialist and CEO of New York Neurology Medicine.How… […]

With the right social support around you, managing life with geographic atrophy (GA) may be easier.GA can affect many of your daily activities, such as cooking, driving, paying bills, using your computer, and working. You might not be able to do everything the same way you used to. “Social support is critical to adapting, both… […]

By Neil M. Bressler, MD, as told to Keri WigintonAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss for people over 65. We have excellent treatments for the wet form of AMD. But until recently, we haven’t had any therapeutics to target the root cause of geographic atrophy, an advanced form of dry… […]

Aug. 31, 2023 – This is a true story. I went to high school with a guy named Frankie. He was a hothead – always in trouble because he couldn’t control his temper. Sassing teachers, getting into fights – there may have even been a few run-ins with the law. We called him Frankie the Fuse,… […]