Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I have a vision-related concern for my mom. She is 72 years old and has been complaining of blurry vision and "moving dots" in her central vision. She thought it was just eye strain, but it is been weeks now and reading is nearly impossible for her. An optometrist mentioned the early signs of AMD. We have not seen a retina specialist yet. How do we confirm if it is really AMD and not something else? Can early AMD be reversed or just slowed down?
Thank you.
Hi,
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can result in severe loss of central vision but rarely causes blindness. It can, however, make it difficult to read, drive, or perform other daily activities that require fine central vision.
There is no way to reverse or cure macular degeneration. However, there are treatment options available that can help slow down the progression of the disease and prevent further damage.
Standard treatment for wet AMD involves an injection of anti-VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) medication into the clear, jelly-like substance (called the vitreous) inside the eye. Eye injections are also called intravitreal injections or IVI. The way ophthalmologists do injections may vary slightly.
I hope this information helps you.
Thank you.
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