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What is used to treat age-related macular degeneration?
There was no successful treatment for age-related macular degeneration as of 2001.
When is the onset of age-related macular degeneration?
People in their 60s may experience the first signs of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
What does mild and unremarkable degeneration of the knee mean?
This typically means there are signs of wear and tear in the knee joint that are considered normal for someone of a certain age. It is likely not causing significant symptoms or issues at this stage. However, it is important to keep an eye on it and possibly make lifestyle adjustments to prevent further degeneration.
What kinds of macular degeneration are there?
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD or ARMD) is by far the most common type of MD.
What is patellofemoral and lateral compartment degeneration?
Degeneration means age-related arthritis. In this case, it's found in the knee joint.
My son is myopic. Does it mean all the kids born to be will be myopic?
I understand treatment with injection of one's own (adult) retinal stem cells is available in Germany. Patients have primarily had age related macular degeneration but a few have had myopic degeneration.
What organ shows a remarkable degree of degeneration with age?
The brain shows a remarkable degree of degeneration with age, resulting in cognitive decline and memory loss. This can lead to conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Regular mental exercise and a healthy lifestyle can help slow down this degeneration.
What is chorioretinal atrophy?
Chorioretinal atrophy refers to the degeneration of the choroid and retina, the layers of tissue at the back of the eye. This condition can lead to vision loss as it affects the photoreceptors and the supportive structures needed for proper visual function. It is often associated with various retinal diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration or inherited retinal dystrophies. Early diagnosis and management are crucial to slowing the progression and preserving vision.
What are the causes of degeneration?
Age-related macular degeneration is part of the aging process. There may be a hereditary component. Having a family member with ARMD increases a person's risk for developing it.
What is the average age of diagnosis of the Huntington's disease?
The average age of diagnosis of the Huntington's disease is 63.1 years old
What causes age-related macular degeneration?
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) appears to result from a combination of hereditary, environmental, and metabolic factors. Over time, highly reactive free-oxygen radicals damage and destroy macular cells.
What causes a round blurry sopt?
If it's a round blurry spot in your vision, it could be, depending on your age, a harmless floater, or the start of macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is a disease of the elderly.
