Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is a common, painless eye condition in which the central portion of the
retina
deteriorates and does not function adequately. The macula is responsible for central vision (straight-ahead vision) and provides the ability to see fine detail in your direct line of sight. The disease occurs most commonly in those over 60 years of age, when it is termed age-related macular degeneration (AMD). An
ophthalmologist
diagnoses and treats macular degeneration. Treatment may include:
laser surgery
,
photodynamic therapy
, in which light activates a drug that is injected into your body to destroy leaking blood vessels; and
medications
that prevent new blood vessels from forming in the eye. Special lenses can help you use the vision that you have more effectively.
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Retina Specialists offers special expertise in diagnosis and management of retinal diseases. In addition to retinal care we offer expertise in a wide . . .
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Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery with lens implantation, Age related macular degeneration, Laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy, Retinal vein occlusion, Retinal break, Glaucoma, Eyelashes, Lid warts, Pterygium Surgery, Lid Surgery, Medical retina, YAG Laser
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David graduated from Sheffield Medical School in the UK in 1995, completing his general ophthalmology training in South Yorkshire before embarking on . . .
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Ophthalmologist, Consultant ophthalmic surgeon & general ophthalmologist. Specialist in vitreo retinal surgery . . . .
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