Question 1

what is the difference between macular dystrophy vs macular degeneration?

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Genetics: Macular dystrophy is often cause by a defect in a gene for macular function, while age-related macular degeneration is not (currently known) to be caused by a gene malfunction, but from oxidative damage over time to the macula.

Essentially it's genetics vs environment.

Question 2

can you tell me the difference between macular dystrophy and macular degeneration?

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Genes vs age: Dystrophy is malfunction due to a genetic problem degeneration is usually age related. Macular dystrophies are rare such as stargadt disease, best's disease these are genetic in nature and are seen in young people. Macular degeneration is thought to be caused by oxidative damage in older people.

Question 3

please help! what is the difference between macular dystrophy and macular degeneration?

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Age of onset. : Typically, macular degeneration occurs in patients older than 55 years, and called age-related. There may be genetic associations as well. However, macular dystrophies are typically rare, inherited disorders occurring earlier in life which usually cause photoreceptor loss in the retina tissue. Both tend to cause central vision loss of varying degree. There is no effective treatment for dystrophy.

Question 4

can you compare and contrast the differences between glaucoma and macular degeneration?

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Sure: Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve which connects the eye to the brain.  It is usually caused by high pressure in the eye.  Macular degeneration is a disease of the part of the retina mostly responsible for straight-on vision which is usually age-related.  Treatments exist for both conditions, although glaucoma is generally easier to treat effectively.

Question 5

is there a difference between macular degeneration and age-related macular degeneration?

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Technically yes: In general when people use the term 'macular degeneration' they are referring to the age-related form, but technically there are other types. Age-related macular degeneration is by far the most common, and the other and more rare forms are often hereditary and present much earlier in life.

Question 6

what is the difference between macular degeneration and night blindness?

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Many...: Macular degeneration usually occurs in older patients and affects primarily the central vision.  Night blindness can have genetic causes and is generally seen in children and younger adults.  If present, this should be checked especially if accompanied by hearing loss.  Retinitis pigmentosa is a common cause.

Question 7

what is the difference between macular degeneration & epiretinal membrane?

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Two different condit: Your eye doctor can explain it to you if you ask!
macular degeneration is a more serious condition as it can threaten your vision, so it needs urgent treatment.

Question 8

what is symptom of macular degeneration?

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Varries: I have seen patients with many different symptoms (first sign) of macular degeneration.  The most common is decreased ability to read (or need more light to read) or difficulty adapting to sudden changes in the lighting in the environment;  light to dark or dark to light situations.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of macular degeneration?

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Decreased vision: Symptoms of macular degeneration may include: decreased central vision, distortion of straight lines, poor light tolerance and dark adaptation and in very severe cases visual hallucinations.

Question 10

is it rare for teenagers to have macular degeneration?

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Very rare: The common type of macular degeneration is called amd, standing for "age-related macular degeneration", and the age is old age, usually over 60. However, there are rarer conditions of the retina that can lead to degeneration. Stargardt's disease, retinitis pigmentosa, pattern dystrophies of the retinal pigment epithelium, retinal cone dystrophies, and familial drusen can affect teens.

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