Author: Dr. Shaun Larsen

Ten percent of those with AMD progress to its more severe wet form. In this instance, abnormal blood vessels form and leak fluid, leading to rapid vision loss. An initial step to diagnosing wet AMD is conducting a funduscopic eye exam, which typically entails having your eyes dilated and may include color photography or fluorescein…

At present, there is no known solution for wet AMD (a progressive form of macular degeneration that causes vision loss). People living with wet macular degeneration develop new, abnormal blood vessels which leak fluid and damage the macula causing further degeneration. However, there are ways you can help stop macular degeneration from worsening or at…

Early stages of dry macular degeneration typically cause slightly blurry central vision; as it progresses further into wet AMD (when blood vessels proliferate and leak fluid under the macula), blind spots may result. Doctors advise people looking to delay macular degeneration to increase their consumption of leafy green vegetables and fish as part of a…

Wet macular degeneration occurs when abnormal blood vessels form and leak fluid or blood beneath the retina, causing permanent damage to the macula and central vision loss. At Wold Family Macular Degeneration Center we offer many clinical trials for treating wet AMD. These studies involve administering injections of medication such as Lucentis (ranibizumab). Some may…

Diet and regular eye exams are effective ways of protecting against age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and slowing its progress. Learn which vitamins and minerals work together to protect your vision. Zinc, Vitamin E and the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin can reduce your risk for macular degeneration. You can find these antioxidants in leafy green vegetables,…

Dry age-related macular degeneration cannot be cured, but treatments may slow its progress. Such remedies include medications which inhibit abnormal blood vessel growth such as Avastin, Eylea and Lucentis. These medications are administered in an office setting and should be taken regularly or every other month, in addition to low vision aids, diet changes and…

Initial symptoms of macular degeneration are blurry central vision, making it hard to read, drive or recognize faces. Straight lines may appear wavy or curved. Age-related macular degeneration is most prevalent among those over 60 and may worsen over time, yet typically does not cause total blindness as it only affects central vision. Dilated Eye…

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can result in loss of central vision but usually doesn’t lead to total blindness. Treating AMD can delay its progress. One notable advancement has been the creation of an effective treatment for the wet form of vasculitis based on injecting anti-VEGF agents. This represents an impressive breakthrough. Dry Macular Degeneration At…

Macular degeneration comes in two forms, wet and dry. Dry macular degeneration usually progresses slowly due to accumulation of drusen underneath the retina that prevent waste and nutrients from moving freely, while wet forms occur more suddenly due to leakage through ruptures that clog drainage channels and can disrupt fluid transport systems. Eye exams should…

Stargardt juvenile Macular Degeneration (JMD), an inherited condition, affects the retina – the light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye that receives light to function as light passes through it – by breaking it down so it no longer functions correctly. This leads to poor vision. Young adults experiencing central vision loss due to…