Guide to Eye Diseases
- Two forms of age-related macular degeneration
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Macular degeneration is quite common in the United States today that one out of twenty seven Americans will suffer from some degree of AMD in their lifetime and one out of one hundred and twenty Americans will realize undiagnosed impairment due to the disease. Actually, macular degeneration has been the leading cause of blindness in American citizens over 55.
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- Types and treatments of macular degeneration
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A recent survey showed that a majority of macular degeneration cases occur in elderly people, so that the terms macular degeneration and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are usually used interchangeably. As a result, most doctors believe that macular degeneration is closely associated with the eye’s natural aging.
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- Factors associated with macular degeneration
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A large European study revealed that the combination of too few antioxidants in diet and exposure to blue light (HEV) rays can significantly increase the risk of developing advanced macular degeneration.
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- Diet and supplements for eye health
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Macular degeneration and cataracts are mostly found in old adults and may cause impaired vision or even blindness. Regular eye exams play an important role in detecting early vision problems, which in turn suggests appropriate treatments. There are still many ways in maintaining good eye health, such as lifestyle changes, proper UV protection, smoking quitting and so on. Another helpful method is to take eye beneficial nutrients, both from diet and supplements.
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- New discoveries of macular degeneration
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As hardened fats, trans-unsaturated fats are associated with heart diseases because they can raise levels of bad cholesterol and lower levels of good cholesterol. However, higher amounts of trans-unsaturated fats are also reported to increase the risk of age-related macular degeneration, according to the Archives of Ophthalmology. Lots of trans-unsaturated fats intake is suspected to be closely related with late AMD.
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- Amsler grid for macular degeneration test by yourself
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Macular degeneration, glaucoma or other eye diseases may damage your macula or the optic nerve, which may lead to vision loss. Early detection and treatment are crucial to minimize the risk. One of the convenient devices for potential macular degeneration discovery is the Amsler grid, although you can not use it as a replacement of regular doctor visits. An Amsler grid comprises of a center black dot and many horizontal and vertical lines.
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- Causes and treatments for macular degeneration
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Just as the name reflects, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has been a severe eye disease among people over 65. The estimated number of AMD affected Americans is 3 million by 2020. As a part of the retina, macula is responsible for sharp and central vision, so that AMD may lead to vision loss.
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