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Age related macular degeneration

Age related macular degeneration. Summary. What is ARMD? How common is it? The symptoms Two types of ARMD Dry Wet Tests for ARMD Treatment and managing vision loss. What is age-related macular degeneration (ARMD)?. Damage or breakdown of the macula that occurs with age. The macula.

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Age related macular degeneration

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  1. Age related macular degeneration

  2. Summary • What is ARMD? • How common is it? • The symptoms • Two types of ARMD • Dry • Wet • Tests for ARMD • Treatment and managing vision loss

  3. What is age-related macular degeneration (ARMD)? Damage or breakdown of the macula that occurs with age

  4. The macula • Small area of the retina used for central vision • Provides fine, detailed vision • Used for reading, close work

  5. ARMD becomes more common with age

  6. Symptoms of ARMD • Loss of central vision • Vision loss is often gradual • People notice problems reading, even with their glasses on • Side vision is usually unaffected

  7. Normal retina retinal blood vessels macula optic nerve

  8. Types of ARMD Dry ARMD • Better visual outcome • Small deposits called “Drusen” form around the macular area • No treatment, only regular review

  9. Types of ARMD Wet ARMD • More serious • Fluid accumulates underneath retina, causing distortion • Requires immediate ophthalmological treatment

  10. Tests for ARMD • Ophthalmoscopy • instrument which enables an optometrist to see the retina • The Amsler grid • can be used at home for self monitoring

  11. Amsler grid Tests to see if any lines are distorted or missing

  12. Treatment for ARMD • When new vessels grow on the retina, surgery is an option • Surgery is best done early after serious developments occur • The aim is to prevent further vision loss

  13. Managing vision loss due to ARMD • Correct, up to date glasses can be prescribed • Good lighting • Magnification devices • An optometrist can advise you

  14. Regular examinations are vital • Every two years if over forty • More often if any ARMD is noticed AND • If you think there is a change in your vision

  15. Optometrists • Provide a comprehensive visual examination • Detect and diagnose eye health problems • Prescribe and supply glasses and contact lenses when required • Diagnose and treat eye coordination and focussing problems

  16. Optometrists • Are university educated and undertake continuing professional education • No referral is required • Eye tests attract a medicare rebate

  17. To find an optometrist • Optometrists Association Australia www.optometrists.asn.au • Yellow Pages

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