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What Occurs in Age Related Macular Degeneration

Eye Test — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:23:43 +0000

What Occurs in AMD?

Layers of the retina receive the external light and converts the light in to images which it then sends to the brain, but it has another responsibility to nourish and takes away any waste products from the macula’s light sensitvie rod and cone cells. The macula cells become damaged, which is responsible for your central vision, usually due to what the retina is sending the macula.

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What is the Amsler Grid?

Eye Test — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:53:04 +0000

You will be asked to cover one eye and look at a page containing horizontal and vertical lines. You must then fix your gaze on the central spot and if any of the lines are distorted (wavy) or missing altogether, you should contact contact an optometrist to carry out a full investigation.
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How is AMD diagnosed?

Eye Test — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:52:24 +0000

Optometrists are qualified to test sight and carry out investigation for eye diseases. If the optician detects a problem you may be referred to your GP or directly to see an Ophthalmologist, specialist in diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.

Diagnosis Eye Disease

Eye drops will be used to dilate your pupils, this will cause the pupil to increase in size dramatically, allowing a better view of the retina and macula. Some may show you an Amsler Grid which is a grid of a black background with the horizontal and vertical white line across the grid.

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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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What are the Combined Risk Factors for AMD?

Eye Test — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:46:54 +0000

AGE:
The main risk factor for developing AMD. Commonly described as ‘wear & tear’, the older you grow, the more risk of developing AMD increases. AMD is the leading cause of vision loss in people aged 65 in the UK.

DIET & NUTRITION:
Macular cells are susceptible to damage from free radicals. These highly oxygen charged molecules builds up over years of dietary neglect. Research points to low intake of antioxidants and high fat diets as the factor for increased risk of developing AMD. Excessive alcohol consumption can deplete antioxidants.

SUNLIGHT:
Macular cell damage can result from sunlight and UV exposure. Light coloured iris and those exposed to blue light are at more risk of AMD.

GENETICS:
AMD is not hereditary, but people with family history have a chance of developing the condition themselves.

SMOKING:
AMD is twice as common in people who smoke (20+ cigarettes) compared with non-smokers. This again relates to loss of protective antioxidants reaching the eye, causing free radicals to damage the eye.

GENDER:
Women over 75 have double the chances of developing AMD compared to a man of the same age.

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