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Is memory loss a symptom in macular degeneration?
Memory loss is not a symptom of macular degeneration. The macula is a small spot in the back of the eye in the center of the retina. Any changes in the macula or any degeneration or dying of cells of the macula results in vision changes but not in memory loss. Click on the link for a list of common macular degeneration symptoms.
What is a gradually progressive condition in which the macula is damaged?
macular degeneration
In what part of the body is macula found?
Macula is part of the retina in the eye. It is a yellow coloured dot and serves the purpose of providing the high definition of vision. As one gets older, macular degeneration is a real possibility which can result in blindness in the worst cases.
What does macular degeneration produce?
Macular degeneration is a vision problem that produces symptoms that include straight lines that appear wavy or distorted, formation of drusen, a dark spot or area at the center of your vision, and changes in color perception. Macular degeneration is a disease of the macula in the retina. A drusen is a yellow or white deposits found in a retina layer.
Is there an eye disease know as macular degeneration?
Yes. It usually affects older adults and results in a loss of vision in the center of the visual field (the macula) because of damage to the retina.
Is macular degeneration a chronic condition?
Macular degeneration is a loss of central or straight ahead vision, making it difficult to read or to recognize faces. The photoreceptor cells of the macula which are also responsible for our sharp, detailed vision degenerate or die. The less photoreceptor cells the worse the vision. However, it is not blindness. Peripheral or side vision is unaffected. The progression of age-related macular degeneration is different for each person and for each eye. Those with wet macular degeneration experience a more sudden and severe vision loss than those with dry macular degeneration.
What is macular degenative disease?
Macular degeneration, sometimes mistakenly (or jokingly) called 'immaculate degeneration,' is a condition that affects the macula, the central part of the retina. When the macula is damaged, the eye loses the ability to see detail clearly in the center of the field of vision. The earlier it is detected and treated, the better the chances are of limiting the damage. There are new drugs on the market that are being tested with a high degree of success, so if you suspect you or someone you know may have it, see an eye doctor as soon as possible. Good luck.
Which wet-type Macular Degeneration is associated with the formation of new blood vessels that produce small hemorrhages?
true. wet macular degeneration is damage to the macula that develops as a complication as the disease progresses. this damage is caused by the formation of new blood vessels that produce small hemorrhages that usually result in rapid and severe vision loss.
What is the receptor for equilibrium?
The Macula is the receptor for static equilibrium.
Who discovered macular degeneration?
I have Myopic Macular Degeneration (MMD) which is caused from extremely high myopia (short sightedness). Most people with Macular Degeneration have the Age-Related form which usually occurs in people over the age of 65 and is due to ageing, as opposed to MMD which is more mechanical and caused by the stretching of the eyeball due to the high level of myopia. Although the causes of these types of MD are different, the end result is usually the same which includes loss of central vision. Central vision is the vision we use for fine detail such as reading. There are now a few drugs available that can help prevent any further vision loss and in some cases, reverse vision loss before it has a chance to scare and become permanent. These drugs are called Avastin and Lucentis, long story but both drugs acheive about the same results, although Lucentis is meant to be more effective as it has been designed for the eye, whereas Avastin was designed to treat colon cancer. Avastin is much cheaper than Lucentis so many patients around the world use Avastin. Some countries may fund Lucentis and in those areas, it will be the drug of choice. Follow My Eyes Diary (see related link below) for more info on these drugs and my experiences with them.
When was Macula Transfer created?
Macula Transfer was created in 1976-06.
When was Sine Macula Choir created?
Sine Macula Choir was created in 1983.
