CONDITIONS
DISEASE & MANAGEMENT
Accommodative (Focusing) Dysfunctions
Cataracts
Cornea Cross-Linking
Contact Lens & Eyeware
Convergence Excess (BV Disorder)
Convergence Insufficiency (BV Disorder)
Developmental Disability
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes
Double Vision
Dry Eye
Electrophysiology
Eyelid Bump / Swelling
Eye Pain or Eyelid Pain
Flashes or Floaters in Vision
Glaucoma
Glasses & Eyeware
Keratoconus Management
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Loss of Vision
Macular Degeneration
Myopia Management
Occupational Therapy
Ocularmotor Dysfunction
Ocular Prosthetics
Optic Neuritis
Red Eye
Retinal Tear & Detachment
Refractive Error
Strabismus & Amblyopia
Traumatic Brain Injury
Trauma
Vision Disorders
Vision Rehabilitation
MACULAR DEGENERATION
DESCRIPTION
Macular Degeneration is a condition that affects the macula which is responsible for central vision. With early and late stage disease, the ability to read small print, see faces clearly and driving become difficult.
RISK FACTORS
• are Caucasian (white)
• individuals over the age of 65
• have a family history of AMD
• smoke cigarettes
TYPES OF MACULAR DEGNERATION
Dry Macular Degeneration - Watch this video
Wet Macular Degeneration - This form is less common, but progresses much more quickly. It is when new, abnormal blood vessels develop underneath the retina causing blurred central vision.
TYPES OF TESTS
A dilated eye exam will be necessary to determine if macular degeneration is present. The specialist may order a dye test called a fluorescein angiogram which helps identify the areas needing treatment. Retinal imaging my also include a computerized photograph called an OCT.
SERVICE AREAS PROVIDING TREATMENT
The Center for Advanced Ophthalmic Care
Rosenbloom Center of Aging and Vision