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Symptoms of Macular Degeneration and Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is an eye condition that messes with your central vision, making things like reading, driving, or recognizing faces super hard. Age-related macular degeneration, usually affects people over 50. Patients are diagnosed in two types: Dry ( which is slower and more gradual) and other is Wet (faster and more severe). Risk factors like smoking, poor diet, and UV exposure can make it worse, but early detection really helps. For Wet AMD, treatments like anti-VEGF injections can slow it down significantly. Bottom lineu2014protect your eyes with a healthy lifestyle, regular checkups, an

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Symptoms of Macular Degeneration and Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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  1. www.advancells.com Symptoms of Macular Degeneration and Age-Related Macular Degeneration Understanding Eye Health and Vision Preservation

  2. What is Macular Degeneration? • Macular degeneration: a progressive eye disease affecting the macula, the central part of the retina. • Leads to loss of central vision, essential for reading, driving, and recognizing faces. • Two main types: Wet and Dry macular degeneration. Image Source : https://ophthalmicconsultants.com/retinal-specialist/macular-degeneration/

  3. Symptoms of Macular Degeneration • Early symptoms: • Blurry central vision. • Difficulty seeing fine details. • Advanced symptoms: • Dark or empty areas in central vision. • Distortion of straight lines (metamorphopsia). • Reduced ability to see in low light Image Source: https://midatlanticretina.com/2023/03/23/macular-degeneration-vision/

  4. Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) • AMD is the most common cause of vision loss in people over 50. • Two types of AMD: • Dry AMD (90% of cases): Slow thinning of the macula. • Wet AMD (10% of cases): Growth of abnormal blood vessels under the retina, leading to faster vision loss. Image Source : https://www.eyeqindia.com/age-related-macular-degeneration-amd-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment/

  5. Risk Factors for AMD • Non-modifiable risks: • Age (50+). • Genetics and family history. • Race (higher risk in Caucasians). • Modifiable risks: • Smoking. • Poor diet (low in antioxidants). • Prolonged exposure to UV light. Image Source : https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Risk-factors-for-age-related-macular-degeneration-They-can-be-divided-into_fig1_367552212

  6. Diagnosing Macular Degeneration • Diagnosis includes: • Comprehensive eye exams. • Amsler grid test (to detect visual distortions). • Optical coherence tomography (OCT) for detailed imaging. • Fluorescein angiography (for Wet AMD).

  7. Managing Dry AMD DRY AMD • No cure but management strategies: • Lifestyle changes: Healthy diet rich in leafy greens and omega-3s. • Quit smoking. • Use of AREDS supplements (vitamins C, E, zinc, and copper). • Regular eye exams to monitor progression. Unusually fuzzy or distorted vision Image Source : https://www.everydayhealth.com/macular-degeneration/wet-vs-dry-age-related-macular-degeneration/

  8. Treating Wet AMD WET AMD • Treatments for Wet AMD include: • Anti-VEGF injections: Block abnormal blood vessel growth (e.g., Avastin, Lucentis). • Photodynamic therapy: Light-activated drug treatment. • Laser therapy: Seals leaking blood vessels (rarely used now). Blind Spot in center of field of vision Image Source : https://www.everydayhealth.com/macular-degeneration/wet-vs-dry-age-related-macular-degeneration/

  9. Preventing Macular Degeneration • Prevention tips: • Regular eye exams, especially after 50. • Wear sunglasses with UV protection. • Maintain a balanced diet with antioxidants and omega-3s. • Avoid smoking. Image Source: https://www.theeyedoctors.net/eye-care-services/macular-degeneration

  10. Conclusion and Takeaways • Recognize symptoms early for better outcomes. • Age-related macular degeneration is manageable with early detection and treatment. • Lifestyle changes can significantly reduce risk. • What to do? • Schedule regular eye exams. • Share knowledge with others.

  11. Connectwith us. • Email • info@advancells.com • Website • www.advancells.com • Call us • +91-9654321400

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