Macular degeneration
It is the third leading cause of blindness worldwide, after cataract and glaucoma
This is how a patient with macular degeneration sees
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Before
After
- It is a disease that affects the macula, the area of the retina responsible for the most detailed vision
- There are two types of AMD (age-related macular degeneration): dry and wet, the latter being the most severe
- In its early stages there are no symptoms and people usually see well, with a retinal examination it can be detected early to prevent it from progressing
- If not treated in early stages, dry AMD can become complicated and present hemorrhages, progressing to wet AMD
- It affects 30% of adults over the age of 70, it is recommended that starting at age 40 they begin regular retinal screenings that further damage the retina
- It is a disease that affects the macula, the area of the retina responsible for the most detailed vision
Treatment
The progression of dry AMD is controlled with:
- Diet rich in omega 3 and antioxidants
- Exercise
- Smoking cessation
- Sun protection with sunglasses
Wet AMD requires controlling hemorrhages with:
- Anti-angiogenic intraocular injections
- Laser therapy that heals the fragile vessels
Risk factors
Age, sex (more prevalent in women), smoking, poor eating habits, high blood pressure, circulatory problems and obesity
