AMD Treatment: Can Age-Related Macular Degeneration Be Reversed?
There is no treatment currently available to cure AMD. However, early detection and treatment have the potential to slow down progression and preserve vision. Patients with AMD can frequently develop cataracts, and so cataract surgery is an important aspect of their management. Cataract surgery can improve vision caused by the clouded lens but cannot reverse damage to the retina caused by AMD. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common causes of loss of central vision among the elderly. AMD affects the macula, the central part of the retina that is needed for detailed vision. The level of deterioration continues to increase, making reading, recognising faces and driving perhaps more difficult. Understanding which treatment options are available enables patients to make informed choices regarding their eye health. What Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration? There are two types of AMD: dry AMD and wet AMD. As the name suggests, dry AMD gradually occurs as the clumpin...