Questions answered in this video include:

1. What is AMD?
2. What is the typical progression of AMD?
3. What are the risk factors for developing AMD?
4. Is exposure to UV rays a risk factor?
5. What can we do to help prevent macular degeneration?
6. Does lutein help to protect us against AMD?
7. What symptoms do patients with AMD experience?
8. At what age do symptoms usually start to show?
9. How is macular degeneration diagnosed?
10. Where do ophthalmologists look for drusen?
11. What treatment options are available for macular degeneration?
12. Are there any medical or surgical therapies for AMD?

This interview is with Dr. Matthew Tennant, MD, FRCSC, Dip ABO, a retinal eye surgeon in Edmonton Alberta. After completing his medical degree at the University of British Columbia and ophthalmological training at the University of Alberta, Dr. Tennant completed a 2 year vitreoretinal fellowship at the prestigious Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Tennant’s numerous research interests include tele-ophthalmology and diabetic retinopathy, and he has received numerous awards throughout his career, acknowledging his many academic and research accomplishments. He is currently a clinical professor and residency program director with the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Alberta.

You can visit Dr. Tennant’s website at: http://www.alberta-retina.com/ for more information on AMD and other eye conditions.