Macular Degeneration
Have you noticed your vision worsening with age?
Central vision loss could be a sign of macular degeneration.
The board-certified doctors at Ohio Vision in Sidney, OH, can help you detect and manage the symptoms of this eye disease.
What Is Macular Degeneration?
The macula is the center of the retina. When the macula starts to deteriorate, the eye's central vision worsens. Macular degeneration can make it difficult for patients to see and process information in their central field of vision.
Symptoms of Macular Degeneration
- Central vision loss
- Straight lines appearing crooked
- Needing more light to read
- Changes in color perception
- Changes in vision quality
- Trouble adapting to low light levels
This Is What You See With Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration Risk Factors
Advanced Age
Patients age 55 and older have a greater chance of developing age-related macular degeneration. The older someone is, the greater the chance they have AMD.
Race
A 2010 study found that white Americans had a greater likelihood of developing AMD. 2.5% of white adults over 50 develop AMD, compared to 0.9% each of blacks, Hispanics, and Americans of other races.
Family History
As with many medical conditions, a family history of the disease can increase your chances of developing age-related macular degeneration.
History of Smoking
According to the Macular Society, smokers are up to four times more likely to have AMD than nonsmokers. Also, smokers have an increased risk of developing AMD 10 years earlier than nonsmokers.
Obesity
A high BMI can increase your risk of developing age-related macular degeneration, but improving your health can slow down progression of this eye disease.
Heart Disease
Patients who have suffered a heart attack or stroke have a greater chance of developing age-related macular degeneration.
Macular Degeneration Treatment
There is no cure for macular degeneration, but you can slow down the progression of the disease with:
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Changes to your lifestyle can help slow down the progression of this eye disease. Eating a healthy diet, exercising, and taking supplements and anti-VEGF medication recommended by your doctor can all limit the progression of AMD. Also, wearing sunglasses in harsh light can help you care for your eyes.
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Early detection of age-related macular deterioration can slow down the progression of this disease and help maintain your eyesight. Regular eye exams can help you stay on top of abnormal eye changes. Our doctors at Ohio Vision in Sidney, OH, can offer treatment advice.
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Virgil Knapke
2018
I am very pleased with the professional services provided by this ophthalmology practice. The doctors and staff members do a great job of explaining treatments and outcomes. Very friendly and helpful in all aspects. Great results.
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2018
The office staff were great! Very helpful with insurance and what to expect coming in. Dr. Wilding is very comforting and fun to be around. For my procedure he was very good with explaining what he was doing and what to expect. He has a very good "bnedside manner"!
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