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ARMD – Age Related Macular Degeneration"

by Shroff Eye Clinic

Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is the one of the most common cause of

vision 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 back
of 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, 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.
We will be happy to assist you with any further information that you may need.
Assuring you of our best services always.

About:
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
LASIK Helpline: 98211-63901

www.shroffeye.org
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www.pathologylabindia.com
 
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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