My dad has macular degeneration and so do i. is this genetic? could my children have it?

Could be: There is no question that genetics can play a role in the development of amd. It is multifactorial though and just because you have a strong family history doesn't necessarily mean you will pass it down. But your kids will need to be closely followed when they're older.

Which kind?: There are multiple types of md. Many are hereditary, i see age related macular degeneration every day in my practice. What we know about it: many genes on many chromosomes involved - genetic component, but also environmental or epigenetic factors including antioxidant levels. So for amd, there appears to be a genetic component, in addition to other factors.