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OphthalmologicalSevere
Macular Degeneration
Ophthalmology · Ophthalmological
Severe
Severity
Common — a leading cause of vision loss in people over 60 in developed countries
Prevalence
No
Contagious
Ophthalmology
Specialist
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💊Treatment Options
- 1Dry macular degeneration has no cure
- 2but specific high-dose antioxidant and zinc vitamin formulations
- 3known as the AREDS2 formula
- 4can slow progression in intermediate stages. Wet macular degeneration is treated with regular intravitreal anti-VEGF injections that shrink abnormal blood vessels and reduce leakage
- 5often halting or partially reversing vision loss when started early. Low-vision aids and visual rehabilitation help patients adapt to any remaining central vision loss.
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