Questions answered in this segment include:

1. What is age-related macular degeneration?
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?

This is the first of a 2 part interview 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: www.alberta-retina.com for more information on AMD and other eye conditions.