Macular Degeneration Treatment in Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral & Bonita Springs
Macular degeneration is a common aging process that occurs in nearly every person who reaches 100 years of age. Macular Degeneration affects the macula portion of the retina, which is located in the very back of your eye and is responsible for sharp central vision, such as that needed to focus on reading or driving.
How Macular Degeneration Affects the Retina
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Light enters the eye through the cornea and focuses on the retina at the back of the eye, similar to film in a camera. When the retina, especially the macula, is damaged, as it is in macular degeneration, vision appears blurry or distorted.
How Is Macular Degeneration Treated?
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Treatment options for macular degeneration depend on the type and stage of the condition. For wet macular degeneration, we use laser treatments to slow the progression of abnormal blood vessel growth. This treatment preserves remaining vision rather than restoring vision that has already been lost. In some cases, vision may occur after treatment, but the goal is to reduce further vision loss over time.
How Can I Improve My Remaining Vision?
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Macular degeneration primarily affects central vision, while peripheral vision often remains intact. Other eye conditions, such as cataracts and glaucoma, can impact peripheral vision if left untreated.
Treating or managing these conditions can help preserve your overall vision. Take a proactive step in protecting your eyesight by scheduling a comprehensive eye examination at Snead Eye Group.
Snead Eye Group – Macular Degeneration Treatment in Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral & Bonita Springs
Macular Degeneration Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Dry Macular Degeneration?
Dry macular degeneration is the most common form of the condition, affecting about 85-90% of patients. It's characterized by yellow deposits, called drusen, that form on the macula. Many patients experience mild vision loss or distortion in the early stages. Vision typically declines slowly over time, but dry macular degeneration doesn't usually cause complete blindness.
What is Wet Macular Degeneration?
Wet macular degeneration is when abnormal blood vessels grow beneath the retina, leading to leakage, distortion and damage to central vision. This condition is rarer than dry macular degeneration, as it occurs in 10-15% of patients. When detected early, wet macular degeneration treatment may help slow or stop progression. Without timely treatment, vision loss can be rapid and severe.
The Amsler Grid Test
Cover one eye and look constantly at the center dot. Be sure all lines are straight and all small squares are the same size. If any area on the grid becomes distorted, blurred, discolored, or otherwise abnormal, call your eye doctor. You could have progressing macular degeneration.
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