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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, Shroff Eye 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-VEGF
MEDICATIONS HAVE BECOME AN EXCITING ADVANCE IN THE TREATMENT
OF WET AMD. Bevacizumab (Avastin) and Ranibizumab (Lucentis) are two very useful
drugs. 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 they
are 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 in
taking 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 not
known, and no treatment has been uniformly effective. All the above treatments for ARMD
are offered at Shroff Eye, Mumbai.
Please find attached further details on prevention and management of this eye disease.
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Shroff Eye Hospital and LASIK Centre,
222 S V Rd, Bandra West,
Mumbai –400 050
Ph: 66921000/ 66939372/26431006
Shroff Eye Clinic,
Gobind Mahal, Marine Drive
Mumbai -400002
Ph: 22814077 / 22811863/ 22029242
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Shroff Eye Hospital is India's First Eye Hospital that is accreditied by Joint
Commission International (International Division of JCAHO, USA) for excellence in
patient care and health care delivery. Shroff Eye is also India's first and only
Wavelight Concerto 500 Hz LASIK center- The Worlds Safest and Fastest LASIK.
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