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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.
Can an optometrist treat macular degeneration?
Yes, an optometrist can treat macular degeneration. You can read more info at www.allaboutvision.com/askdoc/macular-degeneration.htm
What is used to treat age-related macular degeneration?
There was no successful treatment for age-related macular degeneration as of 2001.
What term describes a condition in which central vision is lost but total blindness does not occur?
Macular Degeneration
What kinds of macular degeneration are there?
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD or ARMD) is by far the most common type of MD.
i need a doctor who specializes in macular degeneration?
what is the name of the kind of doctor who specializes in eye disease,i.e. macular degeneration?
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 is the basic change with macular degeneration?
degeneration of the retinal cells in the fovea centralis
Where did the Macular Degeneration disorder get its name?
Macular degeneration got its name from the macula, a small central area of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision. "Degeneration" refers to the deterioration or breakdown of this critical part of the eye. The term reflects the condition's impact on vision, particularly affecting tasks that require fine detail, such as reading and recognizing faces. The disorder is often associated with aging, hence its common designation as age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
What organ is affect by macular degeneration?
eyes
Which is not a respiratory disease?
Macular degeneration
What are the symptoms of wet macular degeneration?
The symptoms of wet macular degeneration is loss of vision from the center of your field of vision. No one is sure what causes this but there are treatments to help it.
