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Macular Degeneration
Macular
Degeneration
is a common eye disease affecting millions of people across
the globe.
Macular Degeneration
causes deterioration of the
macula. The
macula
is the central area of the
retina. The
sharpest and clearest straight forward vision is processed by
the
macula.
As more and more damage happens to the macula, a patient’s
vision will start to develop more and more blind spots
resulting in blurred or distorted vision. This process is
known as
Macular
Degeneration.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
(AMD)
is a major cause of visual impairment in the United States and
for people over age 65 it is the leading cause of legal
blindness among Caucasians.
Macular Degeneration
affects the central vision, but not the peripheral vision. As
a result,
Macular
Degeneration doesn't cause total blindness.
Consider the following initial signs of
Macular Degeneration:
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need for
more light to see close-up
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fine
print may become harder to read
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street
signs may become more difficult to recognize
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eventually straight lines may appear distorted or crooked
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gray or
blank spots may appear in the center of your visual field
The
condition of
Macular Degeneration usually develops
gradually, but in some instances may progress rapidly, leading
to severe vision loss in one or both eyes. Consult with a
doctor for diagnosis and treatment options.
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