Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a degenerative condition of the central retina (macula) that only affects central vision,leaving peripheral vision intact.

Risk Factors

* Advenced age

* Family history of AMD

* Smoking

* High blood pressure

Dry AMD:

90% of cases.Does not usually cause total loss of reading vision.May deteriorate into wet AMD?

Wet AMD:

10% of all cases,bjt more visually debilitating.Abnormal blood vessels growth beneath the macula.

Treatment

# Laser coagulation

# Photodynamic therapy

# Intraviteal injections

Preventing AMD

> Protect your eyes from UV-light by wearuping sunglasses

> Stop smoking

> Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables such as broccoli,spinach and carrots.These foods are good source of antioxidants.

> Vitamins and Antioxidants