Macular Degeneration

Macular Degeneration Treatment

What Is Macular Degeneration?

Macular degeneration results in deterioration or breakdown of the macula, the small area in the retina at the back of the eye that enables you to see fine details clearly and perform activities such as reading and driving. When the macula does not function correctly, your central vision can be affected by blurriness, dark areas, or distortion. Macular degeneration affects your ability to see near and far and can make some activities, like threading a needle or reading, difficult if not impossible.

How is Macular Degeneration Diagnosed & Treated?

Most patients do not realize they have a macular problem until blurred vision becomes obvious. We can detect early stages of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) during a medical eye examination that includes the following:

  • A simple vision test in which you look at a chart that resembles graph paper, called the Amsler grid
  • Viewing the macula with an ophthalmoscope
  • Taking special photographs of the eye with digital photography

The exact causes of macular degeneration still are not fully understood. Nutrition plays a strong role in the prevention of macular degeneration. Our experienced doctors can counsel patients regarding proper prevention and nutrition.

Call our office at (601) 981-1550 for more information about macular degeneration diagnosis and treatment.

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