Portage Vision Services

02/23/2026

In the early stages of Age-Related Macular
Degeneration treatment options include dietary supplements with the AREDS2 formula, self-monitoring of vision at home with an Amsler grid, and routine eye exams to monitor for progression.

An Amsler grid is a test provided by the optometrist that allows you to monitor for vision changes at home between routine eye exams.

AMD is an eye disease that can cause sudden changes in vision when it turns into the wet form. If changes in vision are noticed, contact your optometrist, as timely treatment can limit the extent of vision loss.

If you do not have an Amsler Grid at home and would like one contact your optometrist.

02/21/2026

How is AMD detected?

AMD can be detected during a routine eye exam. At an eye exam, the optometrist performs a dilated check of the person’s eye health using a special microscope. This allows the optometrist to look directly onto the back of the person’s eye to observe for any signs of AMD.

OCT imaging of the back of the eye can be used to visualize the affected areas and layers at the back of the eye. An Amsler grid or visual field test can be used to detect the extent of functional vision loss. The person’s vision is measured and questions related to AMD risk are explored. Visit your local optometrist for an eye exam.

02/18/2026

How is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Detected?

AMD can be detected during a routine eye exam. At an eye exam, the optometrist performs a dilated check of the person’s eye health using a special microscope. This allows the optometrist to look directly onto the back of the person’s eye to observe for any signs of AMD.

OCT imaging of the back of the eye can be used to visualize the affected areas and layers at the back of the eye.

An Amsler grid or visual field test can be used to detect the extent of functional vision loss.

The person’s vision is measured and questions related to AMD risk are explored. Visit your local optometrist for an eye exam.

02/16/2026

02/13/2026

Our office will be closed from 12:00 p.m to 1:00 p.m Friday, February 13th

02/11/2026

Huge thank you to our community of patients who contributed to our donation for The Care for Kids Fighting Cancer program. Together we make a difference ❤️‍🔥

02/11/2026

Age-related macular degeneration is an eye disease that affects central vision.

As the name suggests, age is a major risk factor for this disease and it is the leading cause of blindness in North American adults over the age of 50.

The central vision is affected as a result of waste build up at the center part of the back of the eye called the macula. The macula is responsible for detailed vision necessary for activities such as reading, driving, and recognizing people’s faces.

AMD can progress slowly in some individuals and rapidly in others. Therefore, it is important to get routine eye exams to detect it early on.

Individuals with an increased age are at an elevated risk for developing AMD. Other risk factors include smoking, extensive UV light exposure, family history of AMD, and cardiovascular disease.

02/06/2026

👀Age-related macular degeneration is an eye disease that affects central vision.

As the name suggests, age it is a major risk factor for this disease and it is the leading cause of blindness in North American adults over the age of 50.

The central vision is affected as a result of waste build up at the center part of the back of the eye called the macula.

The macula is responsible for detailed vision necessary for activities such as reading, driving, and recognizing people’s faces. AMD can progress slowly in some individuals and rapidly in others.

Therefore, it is important to get routine eye exams to detect it early on.