Macular Degeneration (AMD)Treatment

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There is currently no cure for macular degeneration, but there are modifiable risk factors that may help to stave off development of the disease.  Macular degeneration treatment options exist that can slow the progress of the disease or improve vision based on the type of macular degeneration you are experiencing. To understand the risks and the limitations of all macular degeneration treatments, speak frankly with your eye doctor.

 

Dry macular degeneration treatment actually begins with routine eye exams, especially after age 60. The goal here is to catch the development of ARMD early. Low macular pigment, obesity & poor diet, smoking, and cardiovascular disease are known to contribute to the possibility of developing AMD, yet these are modifiable.  Non-modifiable risk factors include family history, age, and female gender.   Dr. Kleinhenz may prescribe an eye vitamin formula containing ingredients shown to help the macula rebuild pigment and help to slow the progression of the disease.  We may also test for your genetic risk of developing vision loss from wet macular degeneration  using a simple cheek swab known as Macula Risk (R).  

 

Wet macular degeneration treatment by a retinal speciallist can include a number of options; including laser surgery, light-activated dyes that are injected into the circulatory system, or drugs injected directly into the eye that inhibit the growth of abnormal blood vessels that cause the wet form of the disease. 

 

Read more about macular degeneration symptoms and treatment.