Macular Degeneration The macula of your eyes is where clear, distinct vision is processed. When you look at a specific object or person the lines of sight entering your eyes are aimed directly at the macula. This is why any damage or disease that reduces the ability of the macula to change light into electrical impulses to send to the brain can be visually devastating.
Macular Degeneration (often referred to as Age Related Macular Degeneration) is a common caus
e of reduced vision and functional blindness in the United States. It comes two categories: "Dry" (no fluid leakage) and
"Wet" (fluid leakage). Approximately 90% of all macular degeneration is dry.
Treatment for macular degeneration, especially the dry type, is really in its infancy.
There are some new drugs which are promising in certain cases. Prevention is often
more promising than treatment .
Recommendations to try and prevent the development of macular degeneration:
1 - Wear good quality sunglasses with UV (ultra-violet) protection when you are outside.
2 - Take anti-oxidants (vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene), lutein, and zinc, usually in a
multiple vitamin tablet.
These may or may not help in individual cases. There is also an apparent link
between beta-carotene use in smokes and an increased risk of lung cancer.
Many smokers and ex-smokers tend to develop wet macular degeneration.
At Moody Eyes we take retina photographs of all of our patients.
This way we have a permanent record of your retina
over time and can discover any changes early on.
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