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What is Age related macular degeneration (AMD)

Contents>> age related macular degeneration (ARMD), Prevention,treatment and risk factor of Age related macular degeneration (ARMD).
What is age related macular degeneration (AMD) ?
  • Causes poor vision by affecting the area of the retina affecting central, fine, colour vision. This area is called the Macula.
ARMD
  • There are 2 forms: ‘Dry’ and ‘Wet’: Dry AMD: develops slowly, gradual vision impairment. It is the most common form of AMD. Wet AMD: develops more rapidly, occurs when abnormal vessels develop beneath the retina and bleed.
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What are the risk factor of ARMD ?
  • Age—especially after 50 years, Family history, Smoking, obesity, diet (less fruits and vegetables increases risk), high blood pressure, heart and arterial disease.
What are the symptoms of AMD?
  • Blurred or distorted vision, Difficulty seeing colours, Reduced central vision, Slow recovery of visual function after exposure to bright light.
Diagnosis of ARMD
  • Examination of your retina, Testing of central vision, Angiogram (injection of a coloured dye that shows the abnormal vessels in your eye), Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) – which displays the layers of your retina.
Treatment of ARMD
  • AMD cannot be cured. But treatment may slow progression.
  • This includes a combination of medications to stop abnormal blood vessels growing your eye, using retinal laser, or using light to activate injected medication.
Prevention of ARMD
  • Stop smoking, Eat fruits and vegetables, Include fish in your diet, maintain healthy weight, daily exercise.
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