6 Macular degeneration symptoms you should know !
macular degeneration or AMD a common eye condition among older people over (50),macular degeneration is a cause of vision loss in older people It destroys the macula-It is the most sensitive part of the retina in back of the eye -the part of the eye that provides sharp, central vision needed for seeing objects clearly.(see AMD picture).
what are macular degeneration symptoms :
1-blurred vision
2-objects may not appear bright as used to be
3-difficulties recognizing faces
4-trouble in reading and doing others tasks (you need more light).
5-‘Drusen’ , this macular degeneration symptom only your eye doctor cansee it when examines the retina with an eye exam, drusen are small deposits under your retina .
6- straight lines may appear wavy,also people with AMD can develop a blind spot that affect the central vision of the eye.
Factors may have impact on macular degeneration :
-Smoking : research shows thats smoking increase the risk of AMD.
-Family history:people with a family history of macular degeneration also are at risk to develop AMD .
Finally if you have any one of macular degeneration symptoms listed here ,visit your eye doctor may be able to treat macular degeneration before vision loss occurs .