Age Related Macular Degenration (ARMD)
Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) signifies degeneration of macula, the most sensitive part present in the retina of the eye. People are more susceptible to ARMD with progressing age. People over 50 years of age are more prone to ARMD.
ARMD affects one eye at a time and then gradually progresses. It is of two types- Dry ARMD and Wet ARMD. Dry ARMD is usually common and consequents to slow degeneration of the macula while Wet ARMD is not that common. Wet ARMD results in abnormal blood vessel formation which consequents haemorrhage underneath the macula of the eye.
An ophthalmologist can diagnose and detect ARMD during retina evaluation. ARMD results in gradual loss of vision at the centre of the eye but allows better vision from the corners and sides of the eyes. Thus, activities like reading and working closely on anything become difficult to be carried out without support of special low vision aids.
Dry ARMD does not cause blindness but causes deterioration in vision. The wet ARMD causes a fall in vision and may consequent to complete loss of vision. Damage to macula causes loss of vision. The exact reason of degeneration of the macula is unknown. Although some of the risk factors include age, genes, sex, hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases.
Straight lines appearing to be distorted at the centre of the vision, white patch in the centre of the vision, change in perception are some of the symptoms of ARMD. Since, ARMD affects slowly and progresses over time, the need for a routine eye check up becomes inevitable. Trust the experts when it comes to your eyes. Max Eye Care has a team of distinguished doctors who work towards providing the patients with supreme care and cures, dedicatedly.
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