Macular degeneration symptoms are increasingly common amongst the older population of today. It is possible to check the rapid advance of this eye disorder provided it is detected and treated on time.
The most common symptoms that you should be on the lookout for which suggest the possibility of macular degeneration are mentioned below.
? Blurred Central Vision: Both the close and distant central vision are affected due to macular degeneration. If objects around you are starting to blur or get hazy around the edges then it is a good idea to visit an ophthalmologist. Unfortunately, our good eye generally tries to compensate for the weaknesses of the affected one; therefore we are unable to detect this symptom before the macular degeneration spread to the good eye as well.
? Blind Spots: Certain areas that you just cannot see are a clear indication of the advancement of macular degeneration.
? Bent Lines: Macular degeneration causes straight lines to appear bent or curved. Objects seem to be of a different color when viewed through a different eye. Such symptoms should not be ignored and should be investigated immediately.
? Different Sized Objects: Macular degeneration can lead to swelling of the retina which can cause the photoreceptors to become further apart. This decreased density of photoreceptors can make the brain think of an object as much smaller than what it really is.
Your good eye would comprehend the object to be its true size, however the one affected with macular degeneration would find the object much smaller than its real size. Thus, the appearance of the same objects in two different sizes to the two different eyes is a common symptom of macular degeneration.
Different people exhibit different symptoms of macular degeneration. While some might be perfectly comfortable working with just one eye, there are others in whom this eye disorder spreads to the good eye as well leading to almost complete loss of vision.
The number of photoreceptors that we have in the retina determines the clarity of our eyesight. The central part of the retina which is termed as ?Foveola? has the greatest density of photoreceptors hence a 20/20 vision is possible through this central region of the retina.
The side portions of the retina also have photoreceptors and are capable of seeing, however the density is extremely sparse in these peripheral regions and a visibility of 20/50 is the best that can be achieved through these areas. Macular degeneration is a condition that causes the Foveola region of the retina to becoming increasingly less sensitive.
During the initial stages of macular degeneration there are still quite a few working photoreceptors present in the Foveola region, hence though the eyesight is blurred, central visibility is still possible.
With the advance of macular degeneration the central Foveola is completely destroyed leading to an absolute loss of central vision, visibility is only possible through the less efficient peripheral areas of the retina.
Macular degeneration is a common cause of blindness in older people and should be treated as soon as possible.
Some people take vitamins and supplements in an attempt to help support healthy eye function. Some of these popular health food supplements include pure fish oil, Bilberry, Lutein, Zeaxanthin and beta carotine (carrots and carrot juice).
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