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Macular degeneration

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An eye disease that causes vision loss.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Eye disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Incurable but treatment can help

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Eye

Symptoms

Vision loss
Blurred vision
Impaired color vision
Visual disturbances
Need brighter light to read
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Macular degeneration
Antioxidant
Ranibizumab
Pegaptanib
Aflibercept
Macugen
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Macular degeneration

Surgery

Laser photocoagulation

Medical devices

Retinoscope
Microcurrent electrical neuromuscular stimulator

Other treatments

Watchful waiting

Tests

Amsler grid

Risk factors

Personal

Cigarette smoking

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