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what sort of problem is age-related macular degeneration?

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A retinal loss: Age related macular degeneration is a disorder of the circulation to the central seeing part of the retina at the back of the eye.  It is as if the circulation simply dries up and the light receptors (cones and rods) die.  This produces loss of fine detailed vision.  It's incidence increases with age and is common in those over 70.  See your ophthalmolgist for diagnosis and recommendations., .

Question 2

what are the symptoms of age-related macular degeneration?

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Decreased vision: Both the wet and dry forms of armd cause decrease in central vision. Distortion is often an early symptom and an amsler grid is a good self screening tool. Vision loss from the dry form is usually slowly progressive and lessor in degree than the wet form which can have very dramatic decrease in vision that is rapid and significant.

Question 3

is there any medication for age related macular degeneration?

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Vitamins lifestyle: Macular degeneration is thought to occur from aging, exposure to uv radiation, exposure to toxins (smoking) and "pre-programmed" by genetics (family and race).  You can lessen your risk by am early eye exam, don't smoke, shield your exposure from uv and follow your doctor's advice for nutrition and vitamins based on your age and exam.  No prescribed drug yet.

Question 4

how to treat age-related macular degeneration quickly?

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Which kind?: Dry/nonexudative macular degeneration has no quick treatment, only areds vitmains. Wet/exudative macular degeneration requires timely injections of medicine directly in the eye (intravitreal avastin, lucentis, (ranibizumab) or eylea).

Question 5

vision impairment question, at what age do you get age related macular degeneration?

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No set age: Age-related macular degeneration (armd) is a condition that usually affects individuals over the age of 50 and causes central vision loss. It is more common the older we get (likely because it becomes more noticeable) and has a peak in the 70s. It can be seen at earlier ages in some individuals, and the the age of onset will be younger as we get better at testing for it.

Question 6

are there any signs of vision impairment with early age related macular degeneration?

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Depends: Most people experience distortion in the central vision as an early sign of age-related macular degeneration. There is a self-screening tool called an amsler grid that is often recommended for people with risk factors for the disease. It can help to detect early distortion. Decreased central vision with difficulty to read, recognize faces, watch tv, and drive often happen as the disease progresses.

Question 7

what is the treatment for age related macular degeneration in us?

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There are 2 kinds: Wet and dry.  You need to see a retina specialist, ask your eye doctor for a referral.  The dry type is less treatable, the wet one has options.

Question 8

what sort of treatments are for age-related macular degeneration?

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There are 2 kinds: Wet and dry.  You need to see a retina specialist, ask your eye doctor for a referral.  The dry type is less treatable, the wet one has options. The most optimistic seems to be intraocular injections of drugs like bevasizumab, avastin (bevacizumab).

Question 9

what does  age-related macular degeneration seem like?

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Painless. vision bad: This is a condition of the central retina of unknown cause, which disturbs the anatomy of the central light receptors - lowering the vision.  There is no pain, just vision loss.  There are several forms and some can be treated for a period of time.   A retinal specialist can best sort this out for you.

Question 10

how long should age-related macular degeneration last?

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Forever: Once you have it, it does not go away. The rate of progression varies from person to person. Use areds vitmains as dicated by your retina specialist. Use frequent amsler grid testing at home. If you smoke, then quit.

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