Macular Degeneration Symptoms and Surgical Options

Macular degeneration is a condition that affectsgray area.
the macular within the retina of the eye. BlurrySurgical options are available such as macular
vision as well as a dark spot over the eyes visionpucker surgery.
is common as the disease progresses. ManyThis surgery has little to no side effects and is a
people do not initially recognize that their vision isvalid way to remove the blind spot from the eye.
being affected because their other eye makes upRecovery after surgery is gradual and the
for the lack of vision in the damaged eye oreyesight progressively improves over time after
degenerated eye. This condition does not have athe pucker is removed. It is also suggested that
known cause and it tends to affect people overpersons who smoke discontinued smoking and a
the age of 60 and is most likely the result ofchange of diet can also be beneficial to improving
aging as there is no known cause at this time.the eyesight. A diet high in vegetables and
There are two types of macular degeneration:vitamins and nutrients can diminish the effects of
dry and wet. Dry macular degeneration is alsovascular degeneration within the blood vessels.
known as nonvascular and wet macularMacular degeneration can create a distortion in the
degeneration is known as vascular degeneration.eyes and adversely affect the vision as it causes
Dry or nonvascular symptoms do not usuallythe macula which is located within the retina in the
affect the vision of the eye unless it hasback central portion of the eye to become
progressed. Vascular symptoms affect the visionblockage as the vessels harden. There are a
and can create a pucker affect as the vessels innumber of medications that can soothe dry
the eye become hardened and form a blockage.degeneration but wet degeneration or vascular
This can cause a blind spot within the eye thatdegeneration must be addressed through macular
distorts the vision creating a blurry and distortedpucker surgery in order to improve my vision.