One of the most common causes of visual impairment is macular degeneration. Anyone over the age of 65 is at risk of developing macular degeneration, and a third of people will eventually develop it to some degree.
Macular degeneration is caused by abnormal blood vessels. These blood vessels are typically found under the retina. The most common type of macular degeneration is the dry version, but there is also a wet version, which can cause more problems than the dry version.
If your eye doctor diagnoses you with macular degeneration, you aren’t left high and dry. Although there is no cure for this condition, you will be offered a macular degeneration treatment. Doctors can reduce the risk of blindness or vision impairment using anti-VEGF drugs or photodynamic therapy. Your doctor will guide you through your treatment options and prescribe the treatment that is best suited to the type of macular degeneration you have and the stage to which the condition has progressed.
With medical support, you can keep your eyesight for as long as possible despite being diagnosed with a condition that can lead to blindness. To learn more about your options for macular degeneration treatment, reach out to an ophthalmologist in your area.
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