Macular Degeneration
Amsler Grid
It is incredibly important that we continue to see an eye specialist (e.g., opthamologist) as we age. Our eyes change throughout our lifetimes. One such potential change is known as macular degeneration. Macular degeration is typically a slow, painless loss of vision.
An organization called, All About Vision, reports that an estimated “1.75 million U.S. residents had advanced age-related macular degeration with associated vision loss, with that number expected to grow to almost 3 million by 2020.”
According to the Cleveland Clinic, “macular degeration is an eye disease that occurs when the small central portion of the retina, known as the macula is damaged. The retina is the light-sensing nerve tissue at the back of the eye. Because the disease develops as a person ages, it is often referred to as age-related macular degeration (AMD).”
An Amsler grid is typically used to test whether you are having problems caused by macular degeneration. Link here for a sample Amsler grid provided by the American Macular Degeneration Foundation.
Please keep in mind that we are not doctors. It is important for you to see a healthcare provider regularly for diagnoses and treatments. The Amsler grid we provide a link to is a great starting point but should not take the place of a visit to an eye specialist.
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