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What Causes Macular Degeneration?
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Macular degeneration
probably arises from a variety of factors.
Genetics, age, nutrition, smoking, and
sunlight exposure may all play a role.
What is the difference
between Wet and Dry Macular Degeneration?
Macular degeneration
can be classified as either dry (non-neovascular)
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What about Vitamin and Mineral
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What about Vitamin and
Mineral Supplements?
Several recent studies
have indicated a strong link to a
nutritional component in the development
of macular degeneration. It has been
scientifically demonstrated that people
with diets high in fruits and vegetables
(especially leafy green vegetables) have a
lower incidence of macular degeneration.
More studies are needed to determine if
nutritional supplements can prevent
progression in patients with existing
disease.
Amsler Grid
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Use with reading light,
reading distance, and reading glasses
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Cover one eye
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Look at center dot
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Note irregularities
(wavy, size, gray, fuzzy)
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Test other eye
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If the lines of the
grid do not look straight or areas appear
to be missing and / or distorted call us
at 895-2020 to schedule an appointment
with a retinal specialist.
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For more information call Florida Eye
Center at 727-895-2020. |
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How is
Macular Degeneration Treated?
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There exists no proven
medical therapy for dry macular
degeneration. In selected cases of wet
macular degeneration, laser
photocoagulation is effective in sealing
leaking or bleeding vessels.
Unfortunately, laser photocoagulation
usually does not restore lost vision but
only prevents further loss. Early
diagnosis is critical for successful
treatment of wet macular degeneration.
When used on a regular basis, an Amsler
grid is an effective tool in the early
recognition of wet macular degeneration.
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For more information call Florida Eye
Center at 727-895-2020. |
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Ask The Doctor |
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Dr. Sibley
has
over 20 years of experience in the
ever-evolving field of ophthalmology.
He is a board-certified
ophthalmologist, F.A.C.S., and he is
highly trained to perform the advanced
operations offered by the Florida Eye
Center.
He is
medical advisor to the Society to
Prevent Blindness and to the American
Diabetes Association, and is team
ophthalmologist for the Tampa Bay Rays
baseball team.
eMail:
AskTheDoctor@FloridaEyeCenter.com
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For more information call Florida Eye
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Make YOUR eyes smile again ... |
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The information
contained herein is intended to be educational
and is not intended in any way as a substitute
for medical advice and care from qualified
vision care providers. Consult a vision care
professional in matters relating to visual
health and particularly with respect to any
symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical
attention. |
