Wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) occurs when abnormal new blood vessels form and leak, leading to central vision loss. Medication such as bevacizumab or ranibizumab injected directly into the eye can help protect from further damage by helping keep new vessels from sprouting and leaking, thus protecting from more severe vision loss.

Your best defense against wet AMD may also come from eating a diet rich in leafy vegetables, brightly-colored fruits and zinc supplements – your eye doctor can recommend the ideal supplements for you.

Anti-VEGF Injections

Anti-VEGF injections are the go-to solution for treating wet macular degeneration. These injections reduce new blood vessel formation and halt further vision loss. Your doctor can dispense these medication via small needle injections into the eye once every month or so; and can monitor its effectiveness with tests such as an Amsler grid or fluorescein angiogram; you may also need other forms of therapy or laser surgery as necessary.

If your eyes are not responding to regular anti-VEGF injections, try switching up the frequency or adding another medication that targets AIBP protein which is associated with increased cholesterol accumulation in the eye, to overcome resistance against anti-VEGF treatment and ultimately decrease incidences of CNV and Choroidal Neovascularization (CNV).

Recent research revealed that patients receiving more frequent anti-VEGF injections are at increased risk for GA; however, researchers could not ascertain what proportion of this increased risk was attributable to treatment and what proportion was due to natural disease progression.

As another option for treating wet macular degeneration, laser surgery may be used to eradicate leaky blood vessels that form under the retina. This procedure utilizes a laser beam that shoots high-energy light beams into each eye in order to target fragile and leaky blood vessels that form under retina, thus stopping further expansion in macula area. Unfortunately, however, laser surgery has the potential of damaging surrounding tissue which could result in permanent blindness.

As there is no cure for wet macular degeneration, its progression can be slow by following a healthy diet and taking vitamin supplements that can enhance anti-VEGF injection results. Vitamin C, E, beta carotene, zinc and copper have all been proven to lessen its impact.

If you have been diagnosed with wet macular degeneration, Signature Retina Consultants offers numerous treatment options that may preserve your vision. Contact us immediately so that we can arrange a meeting and start treating this condition as quickly as possible; sooner treatment starts means greater chances of preservation of vision for you! We look forward to serving you.

Photodynamic Therapy

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD/ARMD) is a prevalent eye condition that damages the macula, an essential part of retina at the back of eye that provides sharp central vision necessary for tasks like driving and reading. AMD leads to tissue thinnng in this vital region of retina, leading to loss of sharp central vision if left untreated; ultimately it may result in severe visual loss or blindness.

There is currently no cure for macular degeneration; however, treatments can slow or even stop its progress and preserve vision loss. Such options include injectable medications into the eye, photodynamic therapy and laser surgery as potential solutions.

Anti-VEGF injections are the primary means of treating wet macular degeneration, as they reduce blood vessel growth and bleeding in the eye, having a high success rate with patients suffering from wet AMD. Anti-VEGF drugs most frequently used include Aflibercept and Ranibizumab; another newer medication called Faricimab may increase treatment frequency while decreasing number of injections needed per month compared with either of these anti-VEGF options.

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) uses photosensitizing medication and light to selectively destroy abnormal blood vessels in the eye that cause wet macular degeneration, or wet AMD. Verteporfin, one of these photosensitizing drugs, is injected directly into the eye before light is shone on where these abnormal vessels are growing – activating its use to destroy nearby cells. PDT may also be effective against acne, precancerous lesions and even some cancers.

PDT may be performed either in a doctor’s office or outpatient setting. Eyedrops will be used to dilate your pupils before low-energy laser treatment of areas with new blood vessel growth is administered. A brief burning sensation may persist after treatment but should fade within 48 hours; keep this area protected from direct sunlight and strong artificial lighting as its sensitive to light exposure.

No single treatment option will work for everyone suffering from wet AMD, so we advise speaking to your physician about what will work best. An open discussion regarding your symptoms, vision goals and treatment options will enable them to create the personalized plan they will follow for care.

Laser Surgery

When treating wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD / ARMD), medications called VEGF blocks may help slow its progress and enhance vision. They do this by blocking an eye protein called VEGFR2, which encourages new blood vessel growth – this is the primary way of treating wet AMD.

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) may also be effective against choroidal neovascularization. With PDT, verteporfin (a light sensitive drug) is injected through veins in your arm and then exposed to low energy laser light for around 83 seconds near the macula to activate it and seal off abnormal new blood vessels that cause it. PDT should typically be combined with anti-VEGF injections in order to maximize effectiveness of treatments.

Avoid smoking and consume a healthy diet to improve your vision, taking vitamins with antioxidants and zinc can lower the risk of macular degeneration and help slow its progress; however, they will not restore any lost vision as they only work at early stages of disease progression.

Macular degeneration affects the central part of your retina and may cause blurred vision, although this does not usually obstruct peripheral vision – meaning you’ll still be able to navigate your surroundings or drive a car even as the disease worsens. Progress of macular degeneration typically happens slowly without any symptoms in its early stages – you may only notice straight lines appear distorted or are blurry at first.

Wet AMD occurs when abnormal blood vessels form under the macula and leak fluid, leading to build-ups of fluid beneath your retina and interfering with central vision. It’s more serious than dry AMD and can quickly lead to rapid loss of vision – symptoms include straight lines appearing bent or blurry as well as difficulty seeing fine details like faces clearly.

After being treated for wet AMD, some people can develop cataracts. When this occurs, their natural capsular bag containing their intraocular lens may become cloudy over time – this can be corrected using YAG laser capsulotomy surgery which uses laser light to create an opening in the lens capsule; similar to how this laser punches holes in an eye’s iris for acute angle-closure glaucoma treatment.

Vitamin Supplements

Macular degeneration is a disease in which central vision breaks down, making reading, driving and other common tasks increasingly difficult. Characterized by blurriness, dark areas and distortion, it is typically diagnosed by having a comprehensive retinal exam conducted by an eye doctor. Early indicators may include shadowy areas appearing within your central vision and difficulty seeing fine details or performing complex visual tasks – so having annual exams to protect vision can prevent further loss from developing.

Good news! Luckily, there are multiple treatment options for wet macular degeneration available to patients today, such as anti-angiogenesis drugs and laser therapy treatments that may slow its progression and enhance quality of life.

Wet macular degeneration occurs when abnormal blood vessels form beneath the retina, leading to fluid leakage that could potentially result in permanent vision loss. It is one of the more aggressive forms of AMD and thus it’s critical that you receive an early diagnosis and begin treatment immediately.

At present, anti-VEGF injections are the most effective treatment option available to combat abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage. This treatment typically requires regular eye injections with medication; for maximum efficiency it may also be combined with photodynamic laser therapy for additional benefits.

Laser surgery may also be effective against wet AMD, employing cold laser technology to close abnormal blood vessels that form during wet AMD. While it can help limit damage to central retina, this treatment does not offer a permanent solution nor stop further vision loss.

Studies have demonstrated that taking high doses of antioxidant vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C, E and Zin can significantly lower your risk of advanced macular degeneration. Furthermore, it’s vital that diet includes dark leafy greens, yellow, orange vegetables and fruits rich in carotenoids like Lutein and Zeaxanthin for maximum benefit.