Question 1

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 2

which medication should you take for age-related macular degeneration?

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AREDS Vitamin: The most common form of macular degeneration - the usually milder "dry" form has no effective medication currently. However, a specific formulation of vitamin a, c, e and zinc known as the areds formula has been shown to slow down its progress in certain high risk individuals.  Other nutrients such as lutein are thought to help, but have yet to be proven in a large study.

Question 3

does anyone have any ideas on how to detect macular degeneration?

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Examination: Typically it is first detected by examination.  Because initially there are no symptoms.  If the wet form develops, you may notice "waviness" in your vision or a central dark/blind spot.

Question 4

what is macular degeneration ?

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See below: Age-related macular degeneration (amd) is a retinal condition which  affects older adults and results in a loss of vision in the center of the visual field (the macula). There are “dry” and “wet” forms. It is a top cause of blindness and visual impairment in older adults (>50 years) in industrialized countries.

Question 5

is macular degeneration curabr?

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No: Macular degeneration cannot be cured.  Certain vitamins and fish oil can slow the progression of the disease.

Question 6

how can i help my macular degeneration?

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See ophthalmologist: Regularly, and in some cases, eye vitamins can help. Also avoid sun.

Question 7

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 8

macular degeneration.what is recommended?

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See Below: Dry (nonexudative) age-related macular degeneration (amd) is treated with areds (age-related eye disase study) vitamins. Wet (exudative) amd is treated with ocular injections (intravitreal avastin, lucentis, (ranibizumab) or eylea). See a retina specialist.

Question 9

can dry macular degeneration be reversed?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Macular degeneration ir due to damage and atrophy of the macula, the central part of the retina where vision is sharpest.  Two types (wet &dry) exist and treatment/ppognosis varies. The dry type  is usually more benign and slower to progress. Treatment is aimed at halting progression. It includes smoking cessation as well as vitamin/antioxident supplements.

Question 10

what are dry and wet macular degeneration?

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Very different: There are two general forms: dry accounts for about 85% of cases which is the slow breakdown of macular pigment and vision decrease. The wet form has a more rapid progression with formation of new blood vessels, severe vision loss and occasionally intraocular hemorrhage. There are new medications which can address this.

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