Noah Klein, MD - MACULAR DISEASE

The macula is a small area at the back of the eye that allows you to see fine details such as print on a page. Macular disease can cause serious vision loss. Advanced macular damage causes blurring of your central vision. Most blindness is preventable if diagnosed and treated early. Regular examinations by an ophthalmologist (Eye MD) are important.

§ Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) - In its most severe, or "wet" form, the retinal blood vessels leak and break leading to uncontrolled scarring and rapid loss of vision. Early treatment can prevent this permanent blindness.

§ ARMD is the major cause of blindness among Americans over age 50. The cause is unknown.

§ Macular Drusen - These are retinal deposits and can be an early sign of ARMD. Protection from ultraviolet light and the use of antioxidant vitamins and lutein may prevent progression.

§ Other macular conditions such as "Pucker" or "Gliosis," a wrinkling of the retina, can disturb central vision. They can be detected early and treated by an ophthalmologist.

§ Central Serous Retinopathy – Fluid builds up under the macula causing distortion of vision. It often resolves without treatment.

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