Author: Dr. Shaun Larsen
Wet and Dry Macular Degeneration Treatment
Treatment of dry macular degeneration focuses on prevention through nutritional supplements containing carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin found in green leafy vegetables and fish oils. Wet AMD occurs when blood vessels form abnormally below the macula and leak blood and fluid into it, leading to blind spots or permanent vision loss. This form can…
Chemotherapy and Macular Degeneration
Chemotherapy medicines kill cancer cells while also harming rapidly dividing normal cells, but in order to minimize damage to healthy tissue doctors often administer chemotherapy over several weeks or months in cycles. Chemotherapy side effects typically include fatigue, mouth sores and hair loss. Other risks associated with chemotherapy treatment may include low red blood cell…
Macular Degeneration Alternative Treatment
Macular degeneration affects your central vision, making it harder to read, drive or recognize people. But it doesn’t impede peripheral vision – which allows us to see things such as straight lines or colors – in any way. Ten percent of individuals suffering macular degeneration have “wet” forms, in which drusen grows and abnormal blood…
Treatment of AMD
Treatment of AMD can substantially slow its progress and even help restore lost vision in certain cases. Dry Age-related Macular Degeneration, more commonly known as dry ARMD, occurs when the central portion of retina (macula) thins and stops functioning normally, leading to blurry central vision. While many with early or intermediate stage ARMD don’t show…
Macular Degeneration Symptoms
Macular degeneration refers to any condition whereby there is deterioration or breakdown of your macular, an important area in the center of your retina (which lines the back of the eyeball). Central vision may become cloudy or darkened; however, this usually doesn’t lead to blindness. An annual eye exam can detect early symptoms of macular…
What Are the Best Eye Vitamins For Macular Degeneration?
Eyes are delicate sensory organs that rely on specific nutrients for healthy functioning, usually obtained through diet. New research suggests that taking multiple dietary supplements together may significantly slow macular degeneration’s progression. MACULA 2 ESSENTIALS, designed specifically for eye health, has been approved as a daily multi vitamin by Health Canada. 1. Lutein Lutein is…
Is There a Cure For Stargardt’s Disease?
Stargardt’s disease is an hereditary form of macular degeneration characterized by central vision loss but preserved peripheral vision, caused by mutations in the ABCA4 gene. Oral therapy has proven successful at helping those living with Stargardt’s disease to make improvements, and companies such as Nightstar Therapeutics Inc and Lin Bioscience are working on treatments for…
Retinal Detachment and Posterior Pole Treatment
Decreased retinal pigment epithelial cell function is linked to age-related macular degeneration. Wet macular degeneration, marked by leakage or bleeding vessels, is more serious than its Dry counterpart. Ophthalmoscopically, it can be identified by bilateral discrete yellow pigment figures with a rim of retinal pigment epithelial atrophy surrounding them (butterfly pattern dystrophy) that exhibit hyperfluorescence…
What is Macular Degeneration?
Macular degeneration is a progressive deterioration of the macula, the part of your retina responsible for sharply seeing details. Macular degeneration may make reading, driving and recognising faces difficult but typically leaves enough peripheral vision intact to allow independent living. Dry macular degeneration occurs as the macula becomes thinner and yellow-tinged protein deposits known as…
Eye Disease Treatment
Dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) occurs when protein clumps form beneath the retina and lead to central vision loss. While no treatment exists for this form of AMD, certain vitamins and minerals can help slow its progress. Wet ARMD occurs when abnormal blood vessels form beneath the retina and leak fluid, causing a rapid loss…
Dry AMD Treatment Options
Dry AMD occurs when cells of your macula stop functioning correctly, resulting in blurry vision. Some patients suffering from this form of macular degeneration can benefit from taking supplements containing lutein, vitamin C and zinc. Wet macular degeneration occurs when abnormal blood vessels grow and leak blood and fluid onto your retina. This form can…
What Causes Macular Degeneration in the Eye?
Macular degeneration is an eye condition that causes central vision to blur, as it affects the macula part of the retina (which lines the back of your eye) lining it with light-sensitive tissue. Central vision is essential for seeing faces and reading text, so macular degeneration must not affect this vital area of sight. AMD…
