Macular Degeneration ALMD Treatment

What is Age Related Macular Degeneration?

The macular is the most light-sensitive, central part of yourretina, which helps in precise and sharp vision. With aging, there are certain lipid like deposits in the macular vision, called drusens which distort the macula. In addition, the retinal layers also begin to thin and atrophy. Sometimes new blood vessels for in the macula which tend to bleed and leak fluid. This group of changes constitute Age Related Macular Degeneration.

What are the types of AMD?

Age Related Macular Degeneration is categorized into two broad types. 

Dry AMD: In this, the vision loss is more gradual. It is charatcerised by drusens, as described above, and by a gradual thinning and atrophy of the macula.  

Wet AMD: Wet AMD is the more severe form of disease, which progresses rapidly and cause rapid loss of vision. It is characterizes by formation of abnormal blood vessels underneath the macula, and may leak fluid or blood. 
What is the best diagnostic test for Age Related Macular Degeneration?

Dry AMD:There is no specific treatment for dry AMD. There is some evidence that certain eye specific vitamins and micronutrients may decrease the risk of visual loss in patients of AMD. For this reason, your doctor may prescribe oral vitamin supplements with lutein, zeaxanthin, beta carotene, Vitamin A, C and E.

Wet AMD: Wet AMD can be treated effectively, if diagnosed early, with excellent recovery of vision. The principle of treatment for wet AMD is two pronged: One, arrest the growth of new vessels by intravitreal injections of anti-VEGF agents, and also decrease the leakage of blood and protein from the existing abnormal vessels by sealing them off using laser treatment.

For more information or to book appointment for Macular Degeneration ALMD Treatment  in Prayagraj, please contact Dr. Ashish Mitra at +91 8085309909 or write us at info@eyeclinicprayagraj.com