Macular Disease
Macula DiseaseThe macula is responsible for our straight ahead or central vision, such as seeing the face of a person or reading a book.
From this macular degeneration picture you can see the macula is a tiny spot in the center of the retina. It is made up mostly of cone cells cone cells . They are photoreceptor cells that help transmit images to our brain.
Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is a silent and painless loss of central vision due to the degeneration or dying of cells in the retina, called the macula.
Macular degeneration or ARMD (age-related macular degeneration), is the leading cause of vision loss in Americans aged 65 and older. As we age, the supporting tissue to the macula are not functioning as well and do not get the needed nutrients and oxygen to these cells. The transport of these nutrients are affected as well as the removal of waste products. First, it is important to realize that what is lost is the central portion of your sight - what you see right in front of you like the face of a person or the words in a book. Peripheral or side vision is still there. There are two forms of ARMD Dry Macular Degeneration - the most commom form; 85-90 percent of AMD patients are diagnosed with dry AMD
Wet Macular Degeneration - only 10-15% of patients are diagnosed with this form that causes a more severe and sudden vision loss Click here to learn more: Macular Degeneration MaculopathyMaculopathy is a general term for any disease of the macula. There are several forms of this retinal disease. To learn more about Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome, Cellophane Maculopathy, and Bull's Eye Maculopathy click here:Macular DystrophyMacular dystrophy is a genetic form of macular degeneration that develops in childhood, teenage or young adult years versus the kind that develops in older people called age-related macular degeneration (AMD).It is usually inherited and causes progressive loss of vision that distorts or blurs what we see straight ahead. To learn more click here: Macular Dystrophy Macular EdemaMacular edema is a macular disease that results from the swelling or collection of fluid underneath the macula, the center of the retina. This tiny portion of the retina is responsible for our central, straight ahead and detailed vision. The fluid comes from leaking retinal blood vessels.Some of the causes are: 1) Diabetes 2) Uveitis 3) Blockage in the small retinal veins or arteries 4) Wet Macular Degeneration 5) Cataract Surgery 6) Repair of a detached retina 7) Eye Injury 8) Side effect of medication To learn more click here: Macular Edema Macular HoleA macular hole is a small break in the macula. The macula is a small area in the back of the eye in the center of the retina. It is made up mostly of cone cells. To learn more about symptoms, causes and treatment click here: Macular HoleMacular PuckerA macular pucker is scar tissue that has formed on the macula, which is the center of the retina in the back of the eye. To learn more about causes, symptoms and treatment. Macular PuckerGo from Macular Disease to Macular Degeneration
Would you like to be updated on: The Latest Macular Degeneration Clinical Trials? 
√ Prevention of Macular Degeneration?
√ Tips for Daily Living? √ Food Suggestions for a Macular Degeneration Diet? √ Ideas on Visual Aids to Maximize your Sight? If you said "yes" to any of the above, sign up my monthly Macular Degeneration News.
|
