Help for Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is a chronic disease that results in irreversible vision loss, specifically in the elderly. With early detection the disease progress can be controlled and slowed down. However, if the disease has progressed already, there are ways to overcome the disability caused by the macular degeneration and help the patients lead normal lives as they did before.

Help for Macular Degeneration | Low Vision Specialists of MD & VA

Help for Macular Degeneration

 

Help for macular degeneration

Macular degeneration can sound and appear scary if it develops in the patient, but the first rule is not to panic and discuss in detail with your eye care specialists regarding your condition.Certain guidelines to prevent or slow down the progress of macular degeneration are:

Early detection

Early detection is the key. If you’re among the high-risk patients of macular degeneration or if someone else in your family already have macular degeneration, it’s important to have regular visits to your eye specialist to have regular checkups. Macular degeneration can be missed in one eye initially as the other eye usually compensates for its vision loss.

Quit Smoking

Yes, smoking is linked to the macular degeneration too, so other than causing damage to rest of the parts of your body, your eyes aren’t safe from the hazards of smoking too! Quit smoking if you’re at risk of macular degeneration or in case you’ve developed it already to slow down its progression.

If you haven’t developed macular degeneration or are at risk of developing it, still quit smoking anyway.

Dietary modifications

Eat healthy. Include more green leafy vegetables like spinach, fruits, add fish, and other minerals and vitamins rich food, specially the ones rich in antioxidants. Discuss with your doctor before trying any supplements however.

Control contributing factors

Keep your blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, etc. in control. Don’t take these for granted thing, they really contribute a lot to eye and vision related disorders! So keep them checked and in control!

Sunglasses

Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from sun light and ultraviolet rays.

Glasses for macular degeneration
Customized Optical Systems | Prismatic, Microscopic, Telescopic, AMD Eye Glasses

Specialized glasses for patients with macular degeneration using prism, Microscopic, Telescopic, and other techniques are available. Use them for a great difference in your life and leading a better life with macular degeneration.

Home modifications

Make changes in your home to avoid complications and puzzles in furniture placing. Add contrast to doors and stair steps. Use rugs and floors that are not slippery and so on!

There are millions of people suffering with macular degeneration and millions are living normal lives with the condition! With proper help and guidance you can lead a better life so don’t delay and consult your doctor as soon as you get the symptoms!

Remember that early detection of macular degeneration can help in slowing down its progress and always consult an expert eye care specialists to know the best available options for you to lead a normal life without visual impairments.

If you have vision loss due to Macular Degeneration, CALL TODAY FOR A FREE PHONE CONSULTATION.

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