Author: Dr. Shaun Larsen
Vitamin E and Macular Degeneration
Recent research suggests that high-dose eye vitamin supplements significantly delay advanced macular degeneration among those at higher risk. Lutein and zeaxanthin as well as long-chain omega-3 polyunsatured fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) reduce vision loss rates significantly. Valley Eyecare Center recommends eating a diet rich in essential vitamins and nutrients in order to ensure healthy…
Stargardt Eye Disease Cure
Stargardt disease is a genetic condition in which fatty material accumulates in the macula of the retina, the portion responsible for central vision. Vision loss typically begins in childhood or adolescence and progresses gradually over time. Gene mutations cause proteins to block the passage of nutrients and waste to and from the macula, leading to…
Eye Injections For Wet Macular Degeneration Side Effects
Researchers conducted a small study that discovered people suffering from the wet form of macular degeneration may be able to stop monthly eye injections without risking losing their vision. These results could help doctors identify subgroups of individuals who can safely stop treatment without incurring irreparable sight loss. Current treatment for wet form of age-related…
Stargardt Eye Disease Treatment
This 36-year-old patient suffers from Stargardt disease and has central vision of 20/400 in each eye. Fundus autofluorescence scans show dark areas indicative of retinal pigment epithelium atrophy (yellow arrows). Mutations in the ABCA4 gene cause Stargardt disease and lead to an accumulation of lipofuscin toxins in the retinal pigment epithelium, leading to decreased visual…
How to Get a Macular Degeneration Eye Exam
An annual comprehensive eye exam should be part of your health routine. A trained eye care provider may conduct several tests to assess your risks or detect symptoms associated with macular degeneration. One test to check for macular degeneration can be to view an Amsler Grid; if the lines appear wavy, distorted, or missing this…
Does Cataract Surgery Cause Macular Degeneration?
Cataract surgery is a safe and effective outpatient procedure, typically lasting less than 30 minutes. After your doctor has performed the operation, make sure that someone will drive you home from hospital afterwards. The macula, located at the center of your retina, provides you with central vision and allows you to clearly perceive fine details…
Vitamin For Eyes
Studies have demonstrated that certain vitamins and nutrients may reduce your risk of sight-threatening eye conditions, including antioxidant vitamins C and E, carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin and omega-3 essential fatty acids. One study demonstrated that people at high risk for AMD who took a combination of vitamins and minerals significantly reduced the rate…
Latest Treatments For Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration, more commonly known as AMD, affects approximately 8 million Americans. Wet AMD – the most severe form – can result in permanent blindness due to abnormal blood vessels that leak fluid and damage retina. New treatments for neovascular AMD, including anti-angiogenic drugs, can stop vision loss and in some cases even improve…
New Wet Macular Degeneration Treatments
Age-related macular degeneration occurs in two forms, dry and wet. With dry AMD, clumps of protein called drusen form under the retina to thin it and lead to central vision loss. While with wet AMD new abnormal blood vessels grow underneath it leaking fluid that damages cells of the macula. Beovu Beovu (brolucizumab) was recently…
Macular Degeneration Treatment Cost
Macular degeneration (AMD) affects the central part of your vision and can result in blurriness, distortion or blind spots that make it hard to recognize faces, drive safely or carry out simple everyday tasks like threading a needle or reading. AMD comes in two forms, dry and wet. Wet AMD involves abnormal blood vessels under…
Eye Disease Macular Degeneration Symptoms
Macular degeneration (AMD), is a progressive eye condition that gradually destroys central vision. This can make reading, driving a car and recognising faces, colors or fine details difficult or impossible. AMD doesn’t typically lead to blindness; rather, it affects only your central vision (straight ahead) while not impacting peripheral (side vision). 1. Blurred or distorted…
Dry Macular Degeneration Treatment Options
AMD occurs as the result of light-sensitive cells deteriorating within the macula, eventually leading to blurred central vision and difficulty seeing in low light conditions. Later stages may lead to protein clumps called drusen forming. Over time, this stage can progress and eventually result in wet AMD. Wet AMD occurs when abnormal new blood vessels…
