Author: Dr. Shaun Larsen
Macular Degeneration Treatment Guideline
Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME) are leading causes of visual loss among adults.1,2 Anti-angiogenic drugs that restrict immature blood vessel growth have shown marked improvement in patients’ visual acuity. Proper diagnosis, monitoring and treatment are vital in order to preserve vision. In this article we’ll take a look at some…
Macular Degeneration and Antioxidants
Macular degeneration is the gradual degradation of the macula, the part of your retina at the back of your eye that allows you to see fine details clearly for activities like reading and driving. Macular degeneration may lead to blurry or dark areas in central vision and distortion of straight lines – symptoms include blurriness…
Macular Degeneration Testing
Macular degeneration, caused by age-related macular disease, can result in gradual vision loss over time. Although painless in its initial stages, this change may go undetected for quite some time. Therefore, regular eye exams to detect changes are recommended to detect early symptoms. Your doctor may ask you to look at an Amsler grid –…
Treatment For Wet and Dry Macular Degeneration
There is no cure for dry macular degeneration, but regular dilated eye exams can reduce vision loss. Furthermore, taking high doses of antioxidants and zinc could slow its progress. The wet form of AMD arises when abnormal blood vessels start growing beneath the retina and leaking. New anti-VEGF injections may help improve vision in many…
The Cost of Injections For Wet Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration requires regular injections to prevent abnormal blood vessel growth and reduce rate of vision loss and progression of disease. Patients may also benefit from dietary supplements and photodynamic therapy treatments. Faricimab, an anti-VEGF treatment developed recently, may extend the time between injections. It offers an effective alternative to aflibercept and ranibizumab. Cost…
Eye Disease Macular Degeneration Symptoms
An annual eye exam is the best way to detect age-related macular degeneration. Your eye doctor will use an Amsler grid pattern of straight lines as a diagnostic test and see if any appear wavy or are missing altogether. Macular degeneration occurs when your retina’s macula deteriorates or breaks down, rendering fine details difficult to…
Treatment For Age Related Macular Degeneration
Age related macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of severe vision loss among adults over sixty. Unfortunately, unlike joints, our eyes don’t give any visual cues that tell us something is amiss, meaning deterioration often goes undetected. Symptoms of macular degeneration include gradual loss of central vision, distortion in straight lines and missing…
Ozempic Eye Side Effects
Ozempic is a medication that is often prescribed for individuals with type 2 diabetes. This medication has grown popular because of its success in lowering blood sugar levels. Nonetheless, medications always have the potential to cause side effects and Ozempic is no different. The Ozempic eye side effects have become particularly noteworthy given the impact…
Pre Diabetes Eye Problems
In the arena of health, knowledge is key. Today, we take on one of the most important yet often neglected areas of health, pre-diabetes eye problems. First, we need to understand what is pre-diabetes before we can delve into what, if any, eye problems are associated with it and how to prevent and treat them.…
Are There Any New Treatments For Dry Macular Degeneration?
Over 80% of those diagnosed with AMD suffer from its dry form. With this form, macula tissue thins as small clumps of protein called drusen grow underneath the retina causing central vision loss. Visudyne is one of the latest treatments available to slow progression of wet macular degeneration and restore vision, working by shining a…
What is the Treatment For Wet Macular Degeneration?
Anti-VEGF therapy is the go-to treatment for wet macular degeneration. By injecting a drug that prevents new blood vessel formation in your eye, this approach offers relief. Your doctor can diagnose wet macular degeneration by showing you an Amsler chart with black lines arranged in a grid pattern, as well as fluorescein angiography to assess…
Stargardt Eye Disease Cure
Stargardt disease is a form of macular degeneration that usually emerges in late childhood or early adulthood and affects central vision while not peripheral vision. Usually inherited autosomally recessively. This patient was successfully treated with diluted echothiophate iodide. Following treatment, she could identify a green John Deere tractor parked outside a shopping mall! 1. Dietary…
