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Macular Degeneration

I have macular degeneration; will I go blind?

November 17, 2016

This is a very real concern to all of those who are dealing with this disease – patients, friends, and family members. The bottom line is this: You will not go blind from macular degeneration. At [...]

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What can I do to prevent macular degeneration?

November 17, 2016

A healthy lifestyle, as outlined above, is a good start. For those who already have a moderate amount of macular degeneration, certain vitamins have been shown to be protective. Your doctor will [...]

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What are the risk factors for macular degeneration?

November 17, 2016

Much of the risk of macular degeneration is inherited and thus beyond our control. Other risk factors, however, are well within our control. These include diet, exercise, and control of cardiac [...]

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I have the “dry” type of macular degeneration. How would I know if it turned into the “wet” kind?

November 17, 2016

The transition from “dry” to “wet” macular degeneration often causes a sudden change in central vision. This is usually noticed as distortion – straight lines suddenly appear wavy. Any sudden [...]

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Are there different kinds of macular degeneration?

November 17, 2016

Macular degeneration is often described as either “dry” or “wet”; “wet” refers to bleeding underneath the retina. This is a somewhat artificial categorization, as both types are largely thought [...]

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Does everyone get macular degeneration?

November 17, 2016

No, but it is quite common in our population; it is common in people who are fair skinned and blue eyed. It is the number one cause of visual impairment in our elderly population.

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