{"id":3916,"date":"2024-02-15T12:00:05","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T12:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northsuburbaneye.com\/?p=3916"},"modified":"2024-01-10T17:10:38","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T17:10:38","slug":"what-is-macular-degeneration-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northsuburbaneye.com\/blog\/macular-degeneration\/what-is-macular-degeneration-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Macular Degeneration?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Close,Up,Portrait,Of,A,Beautiful,Female,Creative,Specialist,With\"Age-related\u00a0macular degeneration<\/a>, or AMD, is a part of the aging process for many people over the age of 50. The condition causes people to lose their central vision. This means that when they’re looking at an object, far or close, it’s hard to see fine details. The peripheral vision, however, remains normal.<\/p>\n

Who Is at Risk?<\/h2>\n

There are many factors that can increase your risk of developing AMD, including having a family history of the condition, having heart disease, eating a diet that includes elevated levels of saturated fats, smoking, having high blood pressure, being overweight, and being over the age of 50. People who are Caucasian are more likely to develop AMD than people of other racial groups.<\/p>\n

AMD Diagnosis<\/h2>\n

If your eye doctor is concerned that you may have AMD, they may ask you to look at a grid called an Amsler grid during your eye exam. This will help your ophthalmologist understand more about your vision, as well as identify areas in your visual field where you’re struggling to identify details. Your eye doctor will also use a lens to look inside your eye, which will help them see if you’re showing symptoms of AMD.<\/p>\n

Treatment of AMD<\/h2>\n

Thankfully, treatment options are available for people who have certain types of AMD. Depending on your level of vision loss, your doctor may recommend that you begin a supplement routine that can help to slow the progress of AMD. Your doctor may talk with you about other treatment options, including injectable medications and laser surgery.<\/p>\n

Some people find that changing their diet is helpful in slowing the progression of AMD. Eating foods that protect eye health, such as fish, dark leafy greens, and yellow fruits and vegetables, can all help you preserve your vision after you’ve been diagnosed with AMD.<\/p>\n

North Suburban Eye Associates, P.C.: Your Home for Family Vision Care<\/h2>\n

At\u00a0North Suburban Eye Associates<\/a>, our team is here to help you with all of your eye care needs. Whether you’re concerned about age-related macular degeneration or you’re looking for an office to provide your annual eye exam, we’ve got you covered. Reach out to us at 781-245-5200 to reach our Wakefield, MA, and Winchester, MA offices, or call 617-864-3600 to reach out to the Waltham, MA office to\u00a0schedule an appointment<\/a>\u2014we look forward to meeting your eye care needs for years to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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