Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD or AMD) is a disease that causes progressive
deterioration or breakdown of the eye’s macula. The macula is that part of the retina which is
responsible for your central vision, allowing you to see fine details clearly. Macular degeneration is a part of body’s natural ageing process. It is quite common after the age of 65 years. There are mainly two types of AMD – ‘wet’ and ‘dry’. ‘Wet’ AMD is most severe but more treatable. Visual loss caused by AMD cannot normally be reversed, hence early Diagnosis and Treatment is very important.
Symptoms of Age related Macular Degeneration
The early symptom is straight lines appears wavy
A ‘blind spot’ which develops in the middle of visual field
Difficulty recognizing faces
Blurred colours in newspaper and books
Treament fot Age related Macular Degeneration
In recent years a group of medicines called anti-VEGFs (Avastin, Leucentis, Eyelea, and Ozurdex ) has been developed which helps to prevent the formation of the abnormal blood vessels that occur in Wet ARMD. These are injected in the eye for management of the diseases.
In exceptional cases special laser application to the retina and surgery may be required.
Advanced investigations like OCT and FFA are performed to observe the response of the treatment.
DR. AMIT . S . NENE MBBS, MS, MRCS,DNB, FICO, FVRS Dr. Amit Shriram Nene, a gold medalist, is associated with Isha Netralaya as Uveitis and Vitreo Retinal Surgeon. He is one of the busiest retinal surgeon at Isha
Dr.Siddharth Sheth DNB,FICO,FMRF,MRCSEd,FRCSGlasgow Dr. Siddharth Sheth is a meritorious doctor who has post graduation in ophthalmology from prestigious Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai. He also did super specialization
Dr. Akash D. Shah After completing post graduation in Ophthalmology with a Gold medal, Dr. Akash D. Shah did his long term fellowship in Orbit, Oculoplasty and Oncology from Aravind Eye Hospital, followed by ICO
Onkar H. Pirdankar M.Optom, M.S. (Vision Science) Mr. Onkar Pirdankar is associated with Isha Netralaya as Consultant Low Vision Care. He completed his post graduation with majoring in Low Vision in 2010 from Lotus
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