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What Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?

The eyes are the window to our soul and need special care, especially from dust, grime, and an increase in pollution. We take care of all other parts of our body and forget about our eyes.

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What Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?

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  1. What Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration? Eyes are the window to our soul and need special care especially from dust, grime, and an increase in pollution. We take care of all other parts of our body and forget about our eyes. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease which causes the gradual breakdown as well as thinning of the macula. This problem is usually seen in older people. The macula is the center of your retina which contains photoreceptive tissue and cells that are essential for reading and other tasks which require fine details. There are two types of Age-related macular degeneration. One is Wet AMD and another one is Dry AMD. In Wet AMD, small blood vessels grow abnormally behind and on the retina. It leads to damage to the macula. In Dry AMD, retina tardily becomes diluent. Frequently, small yellow particles which are known as ‘drusen’ also grow on a retina, which increases a person’s risk of AMD. Other common risk factors for the occurrence of AMD consist poor nutrition, smoking, and family history. For avoiding any kind of serious health problem start take caring of your eyes from today. You need to just take few minutes every day for eye care. It will benefit you in the long run. There are certain eye problems such as age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataract which you can avoid by taking are of your eyes.

  2. How can I detect that I have age-related macular degeneration? Due to advancement in technology, doctors make use of all advanced tools and technology and also have a cure for all eye problems. AMD do not show any symptoms on the later stage. But one of the hallmark symptoms noticed blurry vision. AMD is treatable if it is caught in an early stage. The only way to know that you are suffering from AMD is to go through a dilated eye exam. This eye exam procedure consists an optical coherence tomography machine, which uses specialized light waves to take images of the retina. It permits doctors to see your retina and evaluate health, and further begin a treatment plan if required, which consist low vision therapy and nutritional counseling including prescription eyewear. Looking for the best eye care service provider in your location? If yes, then choose BarrieOptometry. We provide a solution to all eye related problems. In case you are suffering from any damage to the eye, we can help you deal with it properly. At Georgian Optometry, highly qualified team of professional doctors available who are known for providing a high quality of eye care services. They properly detect the problem first and then provide a solution to it. Call us @ 7057333838

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