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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive eye disease and the leading cause of vision loss among people 50 and older.
It causes damage to the macula, a small spot near the center of the retina. The macula is the part of the eye needed for sharp, clear vision of things in front of you. When the macula is damaged, the center of your field of view may appear blurry, distorted, or dark. AMD may develop in one or both eyes.
More than 10 million Americans have macular degeneration, more than cataracts and glaucoma combined. With early detection, treatment can be effective at slowing the progression.
Around 90% of people with macular degeneration have the dry form. It occurs when tiny protein deposits called drusen form under the macula.
Drusen development along with the breakdown of macular pigmentation cause a slow, progressive loss of central vision.
Fortunately, this form of macular degeneration rarely leads to
complete loss of central vision. Very rarely, dry AMD will progress to
wet AMD.
This is the more severe form of macular degeneration. It occurs when abnormal blood vessels form under the macula and leak blood and fluid into your retina.
The fluid build up may cause you to see dark spots in your central vision. Wet macular degeneration can quickly lead to central vision loss.
Seek immediate treatment if you have blind spots in your vision, objects appear distorted or you see waves or curves in straight lines.
The following factors are associated with a higher risk of developing AMD:
AMD isn't curable but starting treatments early can slow disease progression and keep you from losing too much of your vision. Treatment will depend on the type of disease.
The treatment for dry AMD is generally nutritional therapy. This includes a healthy diet high in antioxidants and nutritional supplements to increase healthy pigments and support the cells of the macula.
The treatments for wet AMD include:
Steps you can take to lower your risk of AMD:
Age-related macular degeneration is often symptomless in the early stages. If you are at risk due to age, family history, lifestyle or a combination of these factors, don't wait until you have vision changes before getting screened for AMD. Call Blake Bush Family Eye Care to schedule your eye exam today. 580-223-7333.
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