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ARMD Age Related Macular Degeneration"

byShroff Eye Clinic

Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is the one of the most common cause ofvision loss in people over the age of 50 years. Its prevalence increases with age. It is caused

by the degeneration of the Macula, the central and most sensitive part of the retina at the backof the eyes.

The macula provides the sharp, central vision we need for reading, driving, and seeing fine

detail. Macular degeneration refers to the breakdown of the macula. This disorder results in

the loss of central vision only. Degeneration results from the partial breakdown of the

Retinal Pigment Epithelium (RPE) that is the insulating layer between the Retina and the

Choroids and acts as a selective filter to determine what nutrients reach the retina.

Elaborating on the symptoms of this disease, Dr Rahul Shroff, vitreo-retinal

surgeon, ShroffEye Hospital, Mumbai says "Some people with macular degeneration notice

that straight lines such as electricity poles, the sides of buildings or streets, appear wavy.

Macular degeneration cannot be reversed. Its impact, however, can be reduced. Timely laser

surgery and medications can be used to treat certain types of macular degeneration."

Newer Treatments for ARMD

Anti-VEGF drugs block the trouble-causing VEGF, reducing the growth of abnormal blood

vessels and slowing their leakage. THE RECENT DEVELOPMENT OF ANTI-VEGFMEDICATIONS HAVE BECOME AN EXCITING ADVANCE IN THE TREATMENT

OF WET AMD. Bevacizumab (Avastin) and Ranibizumab (Lucentis) are two very usefuldrugs. Most patients will retain the vision they have and some will regain some of the lost

vision after these treatments. These procedures may preserve more sight overall, though theyare not cures that restore vision to normal. Despite advanced medical treatment, most people

with macular degeneration still experience some vision loss. There should be no delay intaking the treatment advised by the retinal surgeon. Many older people develop macular

degeneration as part of the body's natural aging process. Exactly why it develops is notknown, and no treatment has been uniformly effective. All theabove treatments for ARMD

are offered at ShroffEye, Mumbai.

Please find attached further details on prevention and management of this eye disease.

We will be happy to assist you with any further information that you may need.

Assuring you of our best services always.

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Commission International (International Division of JCAHO, USA) for excellence in

patient care and health care delivery. ShroffEye is also India's first and only

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