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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 2

what is macular degeneration? what are the causes of this?

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Macular degeneration: Is when the layer of cells of the back of the retina do not function well, leaving deposits called drusen mostly in the central vision area, the macula. This is caused by the age ing process, things that can damage the retina cells, ie uv light, and can be related to nutritional deficiencies.  This entity is called age related macular degeneration( amd). Risk factors include old age, family histor.

Question 3

what is macular degeneration and how can it be prevented?

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Two types: 1. Dry: areds vitamins, tobacco cessation. 2. Wet: intravitreal injections of anti-vegf molecules like avastin, lucentis, (ranibizumab) or eylea. There is no prevention, only treatment (and no cure). See an eye doctor regularly (screening), and see a retina specialist if you are diagnosed.

Question 4

what exactly is macular degeneration in the eyes?

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Vascular problem: Macular degeneration is a problem in the central retina, age related, in which the blood vessels feeding the most critical portions of vision either leak or dry up and cause permanent loss of vision.  The cause is unknown and some treatment and vitamin supplements can be helpful.  See your ophthalmologist if you suspect you have a problem.

Question 5

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 6

what the heck is macular degeneration really?

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Vision loss/old age: Macular degeneration is mostly an old age failure of the central blood supply to the macular (most sensitive and detailed vision) area of the retina.  The cause is unknown. Treatment includes certain injections for leaking vessels, and supportive vitamin supplements.  See your ophthalmologist if you suspect you have this problem.

Question 7

what is stargardts disease (macular degeneration)?

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See below: This genetic disease is sometimes called juvenile macular degeneration. This is no effective treatment for this disease that causes loss of central/reading vision. This disease may likely be treated by gene therapy as only 2 different gene defects are known to cause it.

Question 8

could you explain what is age related macular degeneration for eyes?

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Dry and wet: The macula, central retina develops drusen- debris with age leading to vision loss occuring with retinal degeneration without active blood vessel growth called geographic atrophy or dry age related macular degeneration or "dry amd".  The retina appears to slowly wither away, more common.  Central macular area degeneration can occur from active blood vessel growing into these areas called "wet amd".

Question 9

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 10

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.

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