Different kinds: There are different forms of macular degeneration, dry and wet. No treatment for the dry form is available, we only have preventative measures including lifestyle changes and dietary supplements. The wet form can be treated usually with injected medications or laser treatments.
Answered 2/25/2013
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Dry and Wet: Dry armd is treated with areds oral supplementation in pill form as well as protection from uv light . Eating a diet of leafy green vegetables is important. Wet armd involves leaking, or bleeding retinal blood vessels . Treatment is with anti vegf injection in the eye and occasionaly laser treatment.
Answered 12/9/2013
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