Age Related Macular Degeneration or AMD affects the macula area of the retina.
The macula is a tiny area of your retina. It is essential for clear vision and seeing colours and things directly in front of you, in the center of your vision
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Like some other eye conditions, Macular Degeneration could be a silent disease. During a comprehensive eye exam your ophthalmologist will examine your retina and could detect even the earliest stages of AMD.
Drusen are small yellow or white spots on the retina that indicate early development of AMD. Drusen can be detected by your ophthalmologist during a dilated eye exam or with retinal photography.
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Although there is no cure,there are certain treatment options that can slow down or even stop the development of the desease. Your retina specialist will develop a treatment plan that might include injections and laser therapy.