Savvy Senior: How to prevent and treat 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...