Macular Degeneration
What is Macular Degeneration?Macular degeneration is an age related disease that negatively impacts the retina. The macula, the center of vision in the retina, is damaged as this disease progresses. Macular degeneration is categorized into “wet” and “dry” forms. The dry form may involve calcifications forming in the retina, and the retinal cells may begin to decrease through a process called atrophy. The wet form of macular degeneration involves new blood vessels growing under the retina causing scarring and swelling on the retinal tissues.
What causes Macular Degeneration?
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of poor vision in senior patients. The condition causes the vision to become gray or hazy and in some areas vision will be lost. The exact cause of the macula breaking down is unknown, but studies have shown that a relationship between smoking, high cholesterol, or genetics can cause a person to develop macular degeneration.
Symptoms of Macular Degeneration
Decreased function of the central retina is a direct result of macular degeneration. The retina is the most important of the vision process. As the retina becomes worse, a patient notices objects not appearing as colorful as they once had. Progressively, the disease causes more damage to the retina and objects may appear to be missing pieces. Lines that use to be straight may suddenly be blurry or wavy.
Treatment for Macular Degeneration
There is currently no cure for macular degeneration but there are a number of treatments available that may slow the process, including Photodynamic Therapy (PVT). PVT is used to seal leaky blood vessels in the retina. Most macular degeneration patients will only experience mild to moderate visual loss over time. If wet macular degeneration occurs, vision loss may happen much more rapidly and will be more severe. Patients may gain a little vision with treatments, but once vision is lost it is very difficult to restore.
See Better After Cataract Surgery
Cataract patients now have an option to see at both near and far distances after cataract surgery! Individuals suffering from cataracts previously had only a mono-focal lens implant option after surgery. NEW premium lens implant technology can now decrease dependence on glasses after surgery. If you are seeking the ReSTOR® or ReZOOM® IOL lens options in Florida Dr. Benaim can help you decide if this option is right for you! Dr. Monroe Benaim also has an accommodating IOL option known as the Crystalens®. For more information regarding selecting the appropriate lens implant please visit our web page on Premium Lens Implants.
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Find out if you can be a LASIK candidate. Take our LASIK self-evaluation test and you will be evaluated and contacted by one of our LASIK coordinators to discuss your candidacy. If you meet the requirements of our test we will suggest an in person pre-operative eye exam. This eye exam is a complete eye health eye exam and will most likely be one of the most thorough eye exams of your life. We obviously take your vision very seriously at Benaim Eye.
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