Author: Dr. Shaun Larsen
What Is Central Vision Loss?
Central vision loss is usually the result of damage to the macular area of the retina. It is the most devastating type of vision loss because it affects your ability to see detail. Things like reading, writing, driving, and being able to discern faces become very difficult. There are many diseases that can cause central…
What to Look for in a Low Vision Magnifier?
There is a lot of new technology available for those with poor vision, but one of the most trusted low vision devices is a magnifier. Magnifiers for low vision make a significant impact while reading – whether on paper or on a screen. Magnifiers may assist you in reading regardless of whether you have glaucoma,…
What is wet AMD (Age related Macular Degeneration)?
Wet macular degeneration Is a progressive eye disease that causes central vision loss. The macula is the area of the retinal responsible for the detailed part of your vision. It Is where the photoreceptors are the most densely packed. Like pixels on a TV, the more there are the better the picture. Abnormal blood vessel…
Does CBD Help Glaucoma?
What is CBD? CBD is an abbreviation for cannabidiol. It is the second most common active component in cannabis (marijuana). While CBD is an important component of medicinal marijuana, it is obtained straight from the hemp plant, a relative of the marijuana species. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a molecule found in the Cannabis sativa plant, commonly…
What Causes Macular Degeneration?
All Macular Degeneration patients begin with early-stage (early) AMD, which is characterized by a lack of symptoms. Drusen, or small white spots in the retina, are detected by eye specialists as people get older. Small “trash” deposits emerge as the retinal cells become less efficient at completing “housekeeping” activities. Early AMD is thought to be…
How long does it take to go blind from glaucoma?
Summary TYPE of Glaucoma Timeline Primary open-angle glaucoma Slow and overtime Angle-closure glaucoma Sudden with few early warnings Normal tension glaucoma Worsens slowly Pigmentary glaucoma Overtime can cause blindness What is Glaucoma? Your eye is always full of aqueous humor. The same amount of aqueous should drain out as new aqueous enters into your eye.…
Is Glaucoma Hereditary?
The answer is yes. Many forms of glaucoma are inherited. The most common form of glaucoma that is inherited is Early-onset Glaucoma followed by Primary congenital Glaucoma. These two conditions have been associated with two mutated genes that are believed to cause glaucoma. Not only is glaucoma inherited but many other diseases that cause secondary…
What does it mean to be visually impaired?
Any departure from normal corrected vision is considered a visual impairment. Hazy vision, light sensitivity, night blindness, central or peripheral vision loss, or just a lack of contrast sensitivity are all possible symptoms. The key aspect is that it is a visual impairment that cannot be rectified. What are the causes of visual impairment? Common…
Is Macular Degeneration Hereditary?
The answer to “does macular degeneration run in families” seems to be yes. If an immediate family member has macular degeneration you are 3-4 times more likely to develop it yourself. There are also genetic tests that determine if you have the genes most likely thought to cause the disease. Who is at most risk…
