Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) {A Complimentary from Rushabh Eye Hospital,India} Video

Age Related Macular Degeneration

How do we see the world?

- In the Normal Eye, the lens is clear & transparent,

-which focuses light on the retina

-To produce sharp image & clear picture.

ARMD: This is the most common cause of irreversible vision loss in people over age of 60 years.

The retina has two parts: The Peripheral retina and central part called as Macula.

This is the only part which is capable of producing a sharp and crisp image.

Any damage to Macula will lead to blurred vision, wavy vision, even loss in Central part of vision.

There are two types of ARMD:

Dry AMD and Wet AMD-

What is Dry AMD-?

-This is the most common type
-There are few round deposits called drusens appear beneath the retina
-Development of large drusens may lead to decreased vision
-Dry type if MD is slow progressive loss of vision

What is wet AMD-?

-here the central part of the retina is called as macula which is capable of producing sharp image
-beneath the macula, the abnormal blood vessels starts growing
-They leak and bleed leading to more severe vision loss.

AMD is diagnosed by a specialized test called Fundus Fluorescein Angiogram (FFA)

Treatment options available:

-Argon Laser Photocoagulation
-TTT
-PDT

Tips for AMD Patients:
-Use bright light
-good diet
-stop smoking
-monitor your vision with Amslers grid