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A deterioration of the central portion of the retina. The retina is like film
in a camera, and the macula is responsible for detailed, fine
vision. Central vision becomes distorted or blurred and in
severe cases reading or driving vision is very poor.
The fear of total blindness is unfounded. The cause of macular
degeneration is unknown.
Prevention is not entirely possible but a good diet, anti-oxidant
vitamins, protecting the eyes from sunlight with UV dark glasses,
and not smoking give the eyes a better chance of not developing
the problem.
Occasionally laser
treatment is possible and new experimental treatments are
being developed. A full evaluation by an ophthalmologist is
necessary.
For more information about Macular Degeneration,
visit MacularDegeneration.ResourceAid.com.
Other sites for information on macular degeneration:
Macular Degeneration Foundation
The Macular
Degeneration Partnership
The American Macular Degeneration Foundation
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