Friday, June 16, 2017


Dry Macular Degeneration 

Dry Macular Degeneration




   By the time you finish reading this post you will be able to learn more about age-related Dry macular degeneration  everyone’s know that there are two AMD forms :Dry macular degeneration and wet macular degeneration.

Dry age-related macular degeneration 


  The dry macular degeneration(AMD) form is more common and has three stages : early, intermediate, and advanced. 


    FACT : Dry age-related macular degeneration happens when the light-sensitive cells in the macula(the most sensitive part of the retina) slowly break down, gradually blurring central vision in the affected eye.It occurs in about 90% of the people with the condition. 

  The wet age-related macular degeneration form is considered advanced AMD and can be more severe. 

    FACT : wet macular degeneration happens when new blood vessels under the macula leak blood and fluid. 

  Have you noticed that as dry age-related macular degeneration progresses you may see a blurred spot in the center of your vision Over time, central vision in the affected maybe losted. 

Dry age-related macular degeneration symptoms 

   Stop ! it’s important for You to get as soon as possible your eyes examined before Dry AMD progresses, becuase Dry AMD has few symptoms in the early stages

   later stages, blurred vision is the most common symptom of dry AMD. Objects also may not appear to be as bright as usual.you may have trouble recognizing faces,also You may need more light for reading and doing other tasks. 

   Dry AMD can turn into wet AMD at any time,check out the last post about 4 age-related macular degeneration Treatments.

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