What treatments are available for macular degeneration
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Presence of macular degeneration
Number of cases
The following are the number of cases of macular degeneration seen worldwide every year:
- Very common > ; 10 million cases
General age group
The most macular degeneration occurs in the following age groups:
- Aged > 50 years
Normal gender
Macular degeneration can occur in any gender.
Laboratory tests and procedures to diagnose macular degeneration
The following laboratory tests and procedures are used to detect a macular degeneration:
- Examination behind the eye: to diagnose blood or fluid or to detect a strange form
- Testing of defects in the center of vision: diagnosing defects in central vision
- Fluorescence angiography: to check for abnormal blood vessels or retinal changes
- Indocyanine green angiography: to diagnose specific types of macular degeneration
- Optical coherence tomography: to see detailed cross-section of the retina
Doctor for diagnosis of macular degeneration
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of a macular degeneration:
- Optometrist
- Eye specialist
Problems of macular degeneration if untreated
Yes, a macular degeneration causes complications if it is left untreated. The list below is of complications and problems that can arise from untreated macular degeneration:
- Acute vision loss
Procedures for the treatment of macular degeneration
The following procedures are used to treat macular degeneration:
- Photodynamic therapy: to treat abnormal blood vessels in the center of the macula
- Surgery: To implant a telescopic lens at a glance
Self care for macular degeneration
The following self-care tasks or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of a macular degeneration.
- Regular Exercise: Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight
- Quit smoking: don’t smoke
Alternative medicine for the treatment of macular degeneration
The following alternative therapies and treatments are known to help treat or manage a macular degeneration:
- Eat nutritional supplements: Take supplements with high levels of vitamin C and E, copper and zinc
Patient assistance for the treatment of macular degeneration
The following actions may help patients with macular degeneration:
- Support Group: Join an online support group to reduce symptoms and learn about others’ experiences with similar conditions
Time for treatment of macular degeneration
Below is the specific time period for the right treatment for a macular degeneration under expert supervision, while the time period of treatment for each patient may vary:
- The disease cannot be treated but is only maintained or the effect is minimal.
Related topics
- Eye disease
- Vision loss and blindness
