Author: Dr. Shaun Larsen
Vitamins For Eye Health and Macular Degeneration
When you visit the eye doctor, you might hear a lot of confusing terms. But one question comes up more than any other: “Is there anything I can take to save my sight?” If you have been diagnosed with Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), you understand the desire to protect your vision. Many people find that…
Macular Degeneration Treatment Injection Side Effects
Macular degeneration, caused by abnormal blood vessels growing at the back of your eye and leaking fluid, can leave blurry, hazy or blank spots in the center of your vision. This condition occurs as abnormal vessels grow more densely over time and release fluid that damage sight. Treatment injections such as Eylea (Aflibercept) or Lucentis…
Eye Disease Treatment
No cure exists for dry AMD; however, high doses of antioxidant vitamins and zinc may slow its progression. Furthermore, a new procedure involves implanting a small telescopic lens into patients’ eyes that helps improve vision. The retina is a paper-thin tissue located at the back of your eyes that converts light into nerve impulses sent…
Medical Treatment For Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of legal blindness among adults over 75 and early detection through regular eye exams is crucial. Symptoms of AMD include blurry vision, distorted straight lines and dark areas in your central vision. One of the early indicators is yellow deposits under your retina known as drusen; as…
Vitamins For Age Related Macular Degeneration
Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition which affects the central part of your vision, compromising reading, driving and other essential tasks. Unfortunately, no cure exists but nutritional supplements may offer relief. Studies have demonstrated that people who consume high concentrations of carotenoids and antioxidant vitamins are at reduced risk of AMD than those…
Treatment For Wet and Dry Macular Degeneration
Most cases of macular degeneration fall under dry AMD, where minute yellow deposits called drusen form beneath the retina. About 85% of these patients see either reduced vision loss or maintain it over time; many can even still read. 10% of individuals develop abnormal blood vessels which form and leak fluid underneath the retina. Once…
Macular Wet Degeneration Treatment
Macular wet degeneration treatments aim to prevent abnormal blood vessels that leak and lead to vision loss from growing, so these procedures require administering monthly injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF). These medications, including Avastin, Lucentis and Eylea, work by blocking a protein that encourages abnormal blood vessel formation. As such, they have saved…
Signs and Symptoms of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration affects your central vision, the ability to see straight ahead. At first it may go undetected as no symptoms may appear at all. Disorder characterized by a breakdown of the macula’s light-sensing cells resulting in blindness for people over 50 in the United States. Signs and symptoms may include dark or empty areas…
Treatment For Macular Degeneration
Early symptoms of AMD often include blurry vision. Blurry central vision may worsen, crooked lines appearing straighter and vice versa; bright light can reduce this blurriness. Rusen (small deposits under the retina) are usually harmless but can indicate an increased risk for wet AMD. Dry Macular Degeneration Dry macular degeneration occurs as a result of…
Homeopathic Treatment For Macular Degeneration
Homeopathy is a natural system of medicine which utilizes highly diluted substances to activate your body’s healing capabilities, including macular degeneration. Macular degeneration reduces central vision, making straight lines appear wavy and restricting your ability to read or drive. It does not impact peripheral vision. Dry Macular Degeneration Macular degeneration is a disease that damage’s…
Stargardt Eye Disease Treatment
An ophthalmologist will perform fluorescein angiography and check your child’s best-corrected visual acuity for distance and near vision to confirm a diagnosis of lipofuscin accumulation in retinal pigment epithelium cells. They may also order genetic testing to detect mutations of ABCA4 gene which cause accumulation of lipofuscin within it. Recent research demonstrated that topical cholinergic…
Treatment of AMD Eye Disease
There are various treatments available to slow the progression of AMD. Regular eye examinations and careful observation are crucial. If you detect blurry central vision, darkened edges of colors, or any small blind spots it is wise to visit an eye doctor immediately. The National Eye Institute’s Age-Related Macular Degeneration Study (AREDS) revealed that taking…
