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Advanced AMD, Geographic Atrophy and Antibiotics January 12, 2018 |
Hello Advanced AMD, Geographic Atrophy and AntibioticsAge related macular degeneration (AMD) is a general term for many different conditions affecting the macula, the center of the retina. Vision changes can range from mild symptoms such as the need for more light to more severe vision loss resulting in a large blind spot right in the middle of one's vision. Macular Degeneration StagesThe macular degeneration symptoms a person experiences correlates with the stage of their macular degeneration. Not only should you ask your doctor what type of macular degeneration you have, but also ask what stage it is in.![]() The stages of AMD are early macular degeneration, intermediate and advanced. Most people associate severe vision loss with wet macular degeneration, however the advanced form of dry macular degeneration, called geographic atrophy (GA) can also result in vision loss that affects one's quality of life.
Find out how a common antibiotic may help to inhibit the inflammatory process that leads to advanced AMD. Antibiotic Study and Advanced AMD Leslie Degner, RN, BSN Better Health for Better Vision |
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