What are the early signs of macular degeneration (AMD)?

Autore: Mr Samer El-Sherbiny
Pubblicato: | Aggiornato: 29/11/2018
Editor: Laura Burgess

The early signs of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can be very vague but it is typically prevalent when having difficulty in reading, or in some case when experiencing a distortion of vision. On other occasions, it may be recognised by an incidental spot of blood seen by the optician or ophthalmologist at a routine examination, requiring further tests and examinations.
 

Can you prevent macular degeneration?

The most recent published research suggests that the onset of macular degeneration can be delayed by not smoking at all, eating a diet which is rich in dark green vegetables, taking up regular exercise at least every week and protecting the eyes from sunlight exposure by always wearing polarised lenses.

There is some debate as to the effects of each of these once the macular degeneration has reached a certain structural stage or indeed has become wet macular degeneration.
 

Can you reverse age-related macular degeneration?

Wet AMD is not currently reversible. It can, however, be controlled with the current medication available in the form of injections into the eye. Dry AMD currently has no treatment but a number of new medicines are being researched in different parts of the world.
 

Who is most at risk of macular degeneration?

The older the person, the more at risk they are with getting macular degeneration. Those who smoke are at an even higher risk. The prevalence of the condition is higher in Caucasians compared to Asians and is the lowest in Afro-Caribbean people and African people.
 

Is macular degeneration hereditary?

The age-related version has a complex genetic component with some people (especially with additional associations) would be at higher risk because of their genetics. This is not fully understood yet to the extent that it can be applied in clinical practice (by way of some genetic test to be able to answer clinical questions).

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Mr Samer El-Sherbiny

Mr Samer El-Sherbiny
Oftalmologia

Samer El-Sherbiny è un importante oculista di Birmingham specializzato in degenerazione maculare senile (AMD) , retinopatia diabetica e malattie retiniche . È esperto in tutti gli aspetti dell'oftalmologia generale per adulti. Si è laureato all'Università di Sheffield, prima di perfezionarsi in oftalmologia a Glasgow, Leeds e Birmingham.

El-Sherbiny è coautore di numerose pubblicazioni ed è coinvolto nell'insegnamento, lavorando come esaminatore e istruttore di abilità chirurgiche per il Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Ha conseguito il Master in Educazione medica presso l'Università di Birmingham. Gestisce numerosi corsi nazionali in aree quali l'imaging oftalmico, le terapie laser e intravitreali.

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