Macular Degeneration

See Dr Sunir Garg discussing Macular Degeneration

on NBC40's Health update

June 6th, 2008- June 13th, 2008

Macular Degeneration is damage or breakdown of the macula. The macula is a small area at the back of the eye that allows us to see fine details clearly. When this does not function properly, the patient experiences blurriness or darkness in the center of their vision. Both distance and close vision is affected and can make some activities difficult or impossible. Central vision is affected, but peripheral vision is fine.

Age-Related Macula Degeneration (ARMD) develops as a part of the body's natural aging process. There are two types of macular degeneration; Dry ARMD (non-exudative, atrophic), which accounts for 90% of all cases and Wet ARMD (exudative, neovascular disciform), which accounts for the remaining 10%. Wet ARMD is an irreversible eye disorder that can lead to blindness. Early detection and close observation by a qualified ophthalmologist can offer some hope.

Many people do not realize they have a macular problem until blurred vision becomes obvious.

Your ophthalmologist can detect early stages of macular degeneration during a medical eye exam.

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