Savvy Senior: How to treat age-related macular degeneration

Dear Savvy Senior,

Is macular degeneration hereditary? My mother lost much of her vision from it before she died, and now at age 65, I’m concerned I may get it too. What can you tell me?

Brown Eyed Betty

Dear Betty,

Unfortunately, having a parent or sibling with macular degeneration does indeed increase your risk of getting it by three to four times. But the good news is there are things you can d...