FOCUS ON VISION by Dr. Mark Skowron AGING EYES "Age-related macular degeneration" (AMD), which is the leading cause of severe, irreversible vision loss in people over age 60, is a disease that causes blurred central vision. The more common "dry" form occurs when clumps of protein called "drusen" accumulate beneath the retina. This may set the stage for the less common, more severe "wet" form, in which blood vessels and scar tissue begin to grow abnormally under the retina. This leads to permanent damage of the macula, the central portion of the retina, which is used for fine-detail activities. Diagnosis can be made during an eye examination with the use of an Amsler grid, which identifies blank (or blurry) spots in the field of vision. Researchers have linked eye-friendly nutrients to reducing the risk of certain eye diseases, including macular degeneration. Making dietary changes and taking nutritional supplements can slow vision loss. To schedule an eye exam, please call SKOWRON EYE CARE. Our goal is to help you maintain a lifetime of healthy, clear, comfortable vision by using the latest in technology from in-vogue eyewear and eyeglasses to complex contact lenses to LASIK eye surgery. At kowron Eye Care, our mission is your vision. P.S. Close examination of the retina during a comprehensive eye examination can also help uncover signs of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). SKOWRON EYE CARE 370 N. York, Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-834-6244 www.skowroneyecare.com SM-CL1729294 FOCUS ON VISION by Dr. Mark Skowron AGING EYES "Age-related macular degeneration" (AMD), which is the leading cause of severe, irreversible vision loss in people over age 60, is a disease that causes blurred central vision. The more common "dry" form occurs when clumps of protein called "drusen" accumulate beneath the retina. This may set the stage for the less common, more severe "wet" form, in which blood vessels and scar tissue begin to grow abnormally under the retina. This leads to permanent damage of the macula, the central portion of the retina, which is used for fine-detail activities. Diagnosis can be made during an eye examination with the use of an Amsler grid, which identifies blank (or blurry) spots in the field of vision. Researchers have linked eye-friendly nutrients to reducing the risk of certain eye diseases, including macular degeneration. Making dietary changes and taking nutritional supplements can slow vision loss. To schedule an eye exam, please call SKOWRON EYE CARE. Our goal is to help you maintain a lifetime of healthy, clear, comfortable vision by using the latest in technology from in-vogue eyewear and eyeglasses to complex contact lenses to LASIK eye surgery. At kowron Eye Care, our mission is your vision. P.S. Close examination of the retina during a comprehensive eye examination can also help uncover signs of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). SKOWRON EYE CARE 370 N. York, Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-834-6244 www.skowroneyecare.com SM-CL1729294