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Is anything more precious than our sight?
Macular Degeneration (MD) is the leading cause of blindness in Australia, affecting central vision. MD is primarily age related and most frequently affects people over the age of 50.
One in seven people over the age of 50 are affected by the disease and the incidence increases with age. It is sometimes referred to as Age Related Macular Degeneration or ‘AMD’
What is Macular Degeneration?
The macula is the central part of the retina which is the light sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. The retina processes all visual images.
It is responsible for your ability to read, recognise faces, drive and see colours clearly. You are reading this fact sheet using your macula. MD causes progressive macular damage resulting in loss of central vision. Fortunately the peripheral vision is not significantly affected.
What treatments are available?
Macular Degeneration is a progressive disease. Current treatments aim to keep the best vision for as long as possible, however there is presently no cure.
The MD Foundation produces a separate publication intitled
“Treatment Options for Wet MD” which is regularly reviewed and updated.
It is very important to have an understanding about the stage and type of your MD, as treatment options are dependant on this. With the guidance of your eye care professional, treatment options may be explored.
To find out more about:–
- How the eye works
- What is Macular Degeneration?
- How is MD diagnosed?
- What you can do about MD?
- What to ask your Eye Care Professional
- Nutrition
- Supplements
- Treatment Options for Wet Macular Degeneration
By Visiting the MD Foundation Website where they have developed fact sheets and booklets to help explain various factors relating to Macular Degeneration. CLICK HERE