Macular Degeneration: Preserving Your Central Vision
Macular degeneration can cause loss of central vision and significantly impact your quality of life. At Emerald Point Eye Care, we’re dedicated to providing comprehensive care and support to help you manage this condition and preserve your vision.
Understanding Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is an eye disease that develops with age, so it’s often referred to as age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It affects the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision. AMD can lead to blurred or distorted central vision and even significant vision loss.
Types of Macular Degeneration:
- Dry AMD: The most common form, characterized by the gradual thinning of the macula and yellow deposits beneath the retina.
- Wet AMD: A more advanced and aggressive form, characterized by the growth of abnormal blood vessels beneath the retina, which can leak fluid and blood, causing rapid vision loss.
How Macular Degeneration Impacts Vision
Macular degeneration causes blurred or distorted central vision, which can impact daily activities.
Difficulty recognizing faces, even up close
Need for brighter light when reading or doing close work
Decreased intensity or brightness of colors
Well-defined blurry spot or blind spot in your field of vision
Early Detection
Advanced testing allows us to identify eye conditions in their earliest stages when treatment is most effective.
Precise Diagnosis
Our advanced technology provides detailed images and measurements, enabling accurate diagnoses.
Personalized Care
The information gathered from these tests helps us create customized treatment plans tailored to your specific needs.
Monitoring Eye Health
Regular advanced testing allows us to track changes in your eye health over time, ensuring optimal vision.
A Personalized Plan for Macular Health
At Emerald Point Eye Care, we offer a range of comprehensive services to help you manage macular degeneration.
Comprehensive Eye Exams: Regular eye exams are crucial for early detection and monitoring of macular degeneration.
Macular Degeneration Testing: Precise testing safeguards your vision. We take detailed images of the macula and retina to monitor changes. We perform tests to detect distortions in your central vision.
Personalized Treatment: We provide tailored treatment plans, aligning with your lifestyle. As needed, we provide referrals to retinal specialists for injections.
Patient Education: Empowering you with knowledge is our priority. We explain tests, treatments, risk factors, and macular degeneration management.
Preserve Your Central Vision
Early detection and management are essential for preserving your central vision. Schedule your comprehensive eye exam and macular degeneration screening at Emerald Point Eye Care today.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Individuals over age 60
- Those with a family history of macular degeneration
- Smokers
- Individuals with cardiovascular disease
- People with a light eye color
Yes, macular degeneration can run in families. If you have a family history, you are at increased risk.
There is no cure for macular degeneration, but treatments are available to slow its progression and manage symptoms.
Yes, quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet, and protecting your eyes from UV light can help reduce your risk.
The frequency of eye exams depends on your risk factors and the stage of your condition. Your eye doctor will recommend a schedule that’s right for you.