Age-related macular degeneration is the Degeneration/Depletion of the Macula, which is the region of best visual clarity in the retina, and thus affects the central field of view. It is common in people aging over 45, and a very rare occurrence in children. The exact causes are unknown. AMD might also get worst over time. And it is also a leading cause of permanent vision-related issues in individuals over 60 years of age. The disease happens when one gets old and often the degeneration happens with aging. AMD occurs in the small central portion of the retina which is known as macula wears down and the retina is the light-sensing nerve tissue at the back of your eyes.
In the beginning, AMD might cause minor vision troubles but, it might cause severe vision problems in the future. Today most people with AMD are coping up well and leading their life normally little or almost no help. It is normal to experience various emotions and when suddenly diagnosed with AMD or low vision.
Coping up with a low vision or gradually losing vision is indeed very difficult. And when someone of your own such as your own parent or a close relative is going through it, it is all too much to soak in. The turmoil of emotions and change of behavior is very evident in these kinds of patients.
• Sadness
Few people might develop feelings of sadness and it is very normal to feel low with decreasing vision. If an individual is going through AMD and feeling depressed about it they can talk to someone close to them. As sometimes talking to someone and sharing the feeling help. It might also be helpful to make yourself remind that you are still full of life and have a normal life with low vision.
• Fear
Few people might develop when they are diagnosed with AMD. Wish you could be from loss of complete eye vision which is completely normal. And also sometimes it comes from thinking women individual is affected with AMD, they are losing their eyesight over time what will happen to their dependents. However, learning about various tools and various ways how to lead a life with AMD would help them get over these kinds of fears. And today there are several ways by which people could live their life easily with AMD.
• Anxiety
Diagnosed with AMD could portray a message that one could lose their normal eyesight over a while. And this feeling could make them a bit anxious even when there when they are in better condition. However, it is always advised to go for regular check-ups and have therapies and medications if needed. This will not only help them retain their eyesight but, will also help them slow down their vision loss. This kind of anxiety is completely normal in AMD patients but talking to the doctors could relieve them from anxiety and fears.
Generally, age-related macular degeneration happens to 20% of people who are experiencing AMD. An individual who is going through it will experience vision loss because of abnormal blood vessel growth. As sometimes an abnormal new blood vessel grows from the choroid under and into the macular and leads to leak fluid or blood interfering with the retina function disturbs the vision of the eye.
Symptoms include from slight blurriness in a small part of the central field of vision, to a large blurry and wavy central field. It causes problems in day to day activities like reading, watching TV/Movies, recognising faces, driving etc.
Symptoms to look out for Dry and Wet Macular Degeneration• Reduced Central vision in both eyes or either one of the eye
• Need for brighter light while reading or typical eye-related works
• Increased blurriness of printed words
• Decreased intensity or brightness of colors
• Increased difficulty in recognizing faces
• Visual distortion
• Increased difficulty in adapting to low lights
• Distortion of straight lines in the visual field
• Retinal Damage
There is no cure for macular degeneration but treatment might slow down your vision problems and keep you from losing too much vision loss. 22% of blindness is uncorrected even doctors are helpless however, SHG Technologies’ Smart Glass can help them doctor recommendation. Also, various treatments such as anti-angiogenesis drugs, laser therapy, and low vision aids. Another way to retain your vision is through regular doctor visits, keeping up with the treatments, and making smart use of smart glass.
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