eyes
cataract removal, will allow me to see well. Dry Macular degenration unaffected.
Yes, an optometrist can treat macular degeneration. You can read more info at www.allaboutvision.com/askdoc/macular-degeneration.htm
There was no successful treatment for age-related macular degeneration as of 2001.
Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD or ARMD) is by far the most common type of MD.
what is the name of the kind of doctor who specializes in eye disease,i.e. macular degeneration?
Macular generation is the gradual loss of vision and it usually affects senior citizens. However, macular generation is indiscriminate and can affect anyone of any age.
People in their 60s may experience the first signs of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
degeneration of the retinal cells in the fovea centralis
Macular degeneration
UV light can affect the skin, as prolonged exposure can lead to sunburn, premature aging, and an increased risk of skin cancer. UV light can also affect the eyes, leading to conditions such as cataracts and 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.