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When you are diagnosed with macular degeneration, it can be overwhelming. While it’s a painless condition, over time, permanent vision loss can occur. Early intervention is of the utmost importance when it comes to macular degeneration. Fortunately, if you are visiting your Charleston eye doctor regularly, we can detect signs early on so we can treat and slow the progression of the disease.
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- We care. We want all of our patients to be happy and healthy. We are diligent about providing high-quality glaucoma care as a result.
- We’re knowledgeable. We have extensive knowledge of all eye conditions, including glaucoma.
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Signs and Symptoms
While the vision loss in most cases is both slow and painless, it is still a permanent loss. Early symptoms begin to show up as distorted, shadowy vision, or blurred vision, warping of straight lines, and dark spots, specifically in your central vision.
Many times, however, your eye doctor can detect early signs of the disease before you even notice any change in your vision.
Causes
Macular degeneration has been linked to both age and genetics, as well as an association with oxygen-starved and deteriorating cells.
Treatment
While the damage caused by macular degeneration cannot be reversed with our modern technology and there isn’t any cure as of now, there are treatment options available that will slow the progress of both types of AMD, as well as work to prevent dry macular degeneration from progressing into wet.
The only way to diagnose Macular Degeneration is through a comprehensive dilated eye exam. Call or click to schedule your exam today.