Question 1

what does it mean when a doctor refers to water behind the eye as macular degeneration?

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Wet type: I think he means there is leakage in the macula which is the wet type of macular degeneration.

Question 2

when a doctor refers to water behind the eye when talking about macular degeneration, what does it mean?

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Swelling: Most likely this is referring to swelling of the retina. Many times with wet macular degeneration  one can have swelling or bleeding in the retina causing decreased vision.

Question 3

can macular degeneration be considered "wet" in absence of blood or water in the eye? grandmother dx as early wet (occult) but no blood or water seen.

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"Wet": in the description of Macular Degeneration (WMD) refers to EXUDATE, (a combination of fluid plus white blood cells) and is the more "advanced" type. 
BOTH lead to vision loss but there are optical ways of helping people with this disorder!
Hope this is helpful!
Dr Z

Question 4

do i have macular degeneration i have noticed that my left eye aches and waters often, other symptoms are slight blurred vision and looking at a light outside at night i notice a sparkling affect.  both my parents had the above eye disease.  thank you for

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The : The only way to make a definitive diagnosis of macular degeneration is by a dilated retinal examination by your local ophthalmologist or optometrist.  Generally, macular degeneration is not associated with any pain or tearing.  There are many potential causes of visual blurring and a "sparkling effect" when looking at lights, and these symptoms are not specific for macular degeneration.  The most common type of macular degeneration, the dry type, has no symptoms at all for many years.  The more advanced wet type can be associated with blurred vision and visual distortion (metamorphopsia). If a straight line, such as a telephone pole or door frame, appears bent, jagged, or curvy, this can be an indication of the wet type, which is a medical emergency.

With your family history of macular degeneration, i would suggest having a dilated retinal examination.  Also, if you are a smoker, stop! smoking is one of the proven risk factors for macular degeneration.

Question 5

consistent dull pain behind left eye.. she does get macular degeneration shots in that eye every few months but hasn't had one in a while?

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Intraocular pressure: One of the possible side effects of intravitreal injections of bevacizumab, ranibizumab and aflibercept is an elevation of intraocular pressure which can lead to glaucomatous vision loss in addition to the effect of the age-related macular degeneration. An ophthalmology visit is indicated to evaluate the pressure. In the meantime, artificial tears cannot hurt, and might relieve the discomfort.

Question 6

what can be done about bleeding in the eye behind the macula?  my grandmothers eye doctor says she has that. she has macular degeneration in that eye

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Help is possible: This sounds like the "wet" form of macular degeneration in which the blood vessels near the central vision focal point of the retina leak and bleed.  This calls for a visit to, or a referral to a retinal specialist as there is a relatively new medication which can help tremendously with this occurrence.  She needs to see an M.D. Doctor and not an optometrist.

Question 7

does macular degeneration start in the center of the eye?

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Yes: Macular degeneration, as the name suggests, affects the macula. The macula is the central, most sensitive part of the retina.

Question 8

what can be done for macular degeneration in?the ?right eye?

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Eye doctor: The treatments depends on what process is diagnosed by the eye doctor.

Question 9

what causes scaring in the eye if you have macular degeneration?

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Retinal breakdown: Scarring the in the maculae can occur in both the wet and dry forms of macular degeneration.  Usually, it is problematic in the wet form when there is leakage of serum or blood from new blood vessels that cause inflammation and retinal scarring - here the prognosis is guarded.  In advanced forms of dry macular degeneration there can be scarring as well.

Question 10

failing eye tests. could it be glaucoma or macular degeneration?

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Be seen: It could be many things, including your causes.  Be seen by an ophthalmologist for a thorough exam and diagnosis.

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Can macular degeneration be considered "wet" in absence of blood or water in the eye? grandmother dx as early wet (occult) but no blood or water seen.

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Do i have macular degeneration i have noticed that my left eye aches and waters often, other symptoms are slight blurred vision and looking at a light outside at night i notice a sparkling affect. both my parents had the above eye disease. thank you for

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Consistent dull pain behind left eye.. she does get macular degeneration shots in that eye every few months but hasn't had one in a while?

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What can be done about bleeding in the eye behind the macula? my grandmothers eye doctor says she has that. she has macular degeneration in that eye

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Does macular degeneration start in the center of the eye?

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What can be done for macular degeneration in?the ?right eye?

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Failing eye tests. could it be glaucoma or macular degeneration?

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