Prevention of Degeneration Age-Related Macular:
What can you do to avoid macular degeneration associated with age?
It has been much debate about the role of high doses of vitamins to prevent this condition, but there is no evidence to back it up.
A person who has wet AMD in one eye should be checked regularly by an ophthalmologist to the possibility that the disease appears in the other eye. At the same time, the patient can control themselves periodically and if you ever notice that straight lines appear distorted to look at, should immediately consult with a specialist. For these controls, your doctor can provide one-page grid called the Amsler grid, which can help detect early changes in the appearance of central vision. Continue reading
Treatment of Degeneration Age-Related Macular
What treatments are available?
Multiple investigations are underway in this area, but the treatments are not yet a universal success. Neither tablets or drops are used for this condition.
Dry macular degeneration
Vision tends to deteriorate gradually and loss of vision is not always serious. The treatment involves taking a proper graduation and use bright lights to help you see things more clearly. It is often necessary to use large print and magnifying glasses prescription (low vision aids). Continue reading
Macular Degeneration: Types and Symptoms
What are the different types of macular degeneration?
There are two main types of AMD, dry or wet:
Dry macular degeneration
It is the most common form of AMD and affects almost 80% of those with the condition. The onset tends to be slow and affects both eyes symmetrically.
Wet macular degeneration
This type of degeneration is less common, but has a more severe and rapid effect on the central area of ??vision. In this condition, the blood vessels of a bottom layer of the eye grow abnormally in the macular area. These blood vessels may leak or bleeding causing a rapid and significant reduction of central vision. It tends to affect only one eye, but the risk of occurrence in the other in the following months. Continue reading
Degeneration Age-Related Macular
What is macular degeneration associated with age?
The macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common causes of low vision in developed countries. The macula is a part of the retina to the brain responsible for transmitting the images that occupy the center of our visual field, ie those in which we stare. This part of the retina is the most developed and which has a greater capacity to appreciate the details, colors, etc.. AMD is an aging of this part of the retina that usually does not result in a complete loss of vision, but only the central, most important, remaining unchanged side or peripheral vision is much less accurate.
How is macular degeneration associated with age?
This is a change caused by aging and wear of the macular region. Waste materials from this part of the eye are accumulated, while the cells in this area are losing the ability to remove them. Continue reading