Transcona Optical - Monday, January 23, 2012Eat fewer sweets. Watch less television. Quit smoking. The New Year's resolutions people choose often require them to subtract something from their routine.A comprehensive eye exam is something that allows you to add something to your list of resolutions for yourself and your family. Regular eye exams ensure that patients can see clearly and comfortably and make certain that no adverse medical conditions are present.Regular care is important in the case of age related macular degeneration, AMD. No symptoms or pain are present in the progression of this disease and vision loss is gradual. By the time a patient loses vision to AMD, their vision generally cannot be restored.When a vision condition is found, early detection provides the best opportunity for treating, and is some cases, slowing the progression of the disease.AMD, a leading cause of blindness in Canada and the United States, is caused by deterioration of certain cells in the macul,a a portion of the retina located at the back of the eye that is responsible for clear sharp vision. more... See more text