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Effects of AMD | Vision Loss

Eye Test — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:59:36 +0000

Does it Cause Complete Loss of Vision?

Breakdown of the macula cells causes loss of sight in the central part of the field of vision. Complete loss of vision does not occur as the side (peripheral) vision remains unaffected. Therefore you are still able to use your peripheral vision to to carry out your day to day activities but this can be extremely difficult to get used to.

Worst case scenario is a black hole in the middle of your vision and only able see to around this balck hole, this is a very physically limiting condition. Having regular eye tests can help prevent macular degeneration or at least slow it’s effect once it has been diagmosed.

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Protecting the Eyes | What can I do to Reduce AMD chances?

Eye Test — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:51:14 +0000

SUNLIGHT – PROTECT YOUR EYES:
Wear UV tinted sunglasses
Brimmed hats & caps to limit direct sunlight exposure
Contact lenses with UV protection
UV protection in tanning booths

DIET FOR HEALTHIER EYES:
Diet rich in fruits and green leafy vegetables- kale, broccoli, spinach etc
Balanced antioxidant supplements containing lutein
Limited intake of saturated fat & cholesterol
Limit the intake of alcohol
Stop smoking altoghether

Regular Eye Exams are essential to protect and reduce the chances of AMD

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How does AMD effect your Vision?

Eye Test — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:40:38 +0000

During early stages of AMD, you may not notice changes in vision, however as cells deteriorate your vision will be impaired. A small patch of blindness may block out several words at reading distance and lines may become distorted.

Late stage AMD is a very frustrating time as this condition will now affect day to day life causing difficulty in writing, driving and recognising facial features as central vision is significantly effected. As a reasonable amount of peripheral vision remains, people can still maintain their own life without too much external aid.
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What is ‘Dry’ AMD? | Cause of Dry AMD

Eye Test — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:26:10 +0000

Dry AMD is the most common form of Age Related Macular Degeneration disease. A build up of waste materials and lack of proper nutrition over many years leads to gradual deterioration of the macular and hence loss of central vision. Dry AMD, usually is not associated with total loss of reading vision. Book Your Eye Test Today

What is ‘Wet’ AMD? | Cause of Wet AMD

Wet is less common in Age Related Macular Degeneration. It occurs when small, new, abnormal blood vessels begin to grow behind the retina towards the macular. These tiny vessels leak blood and fluid, damaging the macular surface. Wet AMD cause a rapid loss of central vision. Urgent assessment should be sought from a macular specialist if signs & symptoms are found. Book Your Eye Test Today

What is AMD | Macular Degeneration Disease

Eye Test — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:18:00 +0000

Age related macular degeneration is a painless condition that affects the macula, the small part of the retina responsible for central detail vision, the area where most reading, colour vision and fine vision occurs.

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