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Can an optometrist treat macular degeneration?
Yes, an optometrist can treat macular degeneration. You can read more info at www.allaboutvision.com/askdoc/macular-degeneration.htm
Where would one get information on Macular Hole surgery?
A macular hole is condition in the eye where the macular which is located in the retina has a small break. One can get information on macular hole surgery on websites such as All About Vision, Cleveland Clinic, and VisionAware.
What does macular hole recovery equipment do?
I could not find an exact answer on what macular hole recovery equipment does.
What part of the body is affected by a macular hole?
A macular hole affects the eye, between the vitreous (the jelly like substance in the eye) and the retina itself. A macular hole is usually caused by shrinking and thickening of the vitreous due to aging. Any part of your body can be affected by a macular hole. However, a macular hole is most common in the eyes, especially on the retina.
Can you wear contact lens with macular hole?
His it ok to wear contact lenses if u have macular degeneration
Is there a procedure available to repair a macular hole?
Macular holes can be repaired with surgery. The procedure is called a a vitrectomy.
How do you spell macullar?
Macular.
What term describes a condition in which central vision is lost but total blindness does not occur?
Macular Degeneration
What is used to treat age-related macular degeneration?
There was no successful treatment for age-related macular degeneration as of 2001.
What age group is commonly affected by macular degeneration?
Macular generation is the gradual loss of vision and it usually affects senior citizens. However, macular generation is indiscriminate and can affect anyone of any age.
Are macular holes the same as macular degeneration or AMD?
Macular holes are often mistaken as macular degeneration or AMD which is age associated macular degeneration but they are in fact two totally different conditions and require two completely different treatments as AMD has two forms which are the wet type and the dry type and are caused usually by a build up of calcium and plaques over the macular which is the part of the retina that controls your central vision and is usually asociated with age and occurring usually in people over 55 years of age and macular holes are caused by the stretching or pulling of the macular and the hole occurs when the macula splits at its centre. It is caused by the jelly within the eye which is called the vitreous pulling on the macula
What kinds of macular degeneration are there?
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD or ARMD) is by far the most common type of MD.
