Screen Shot 2019-11-15 at 12.30.33 PM.jpg

1 in 7 people over 50 will get Macular Degeneration

This simple test could save your sight.

 
 

What is macular degeneration or MD?

The macula is the central part of the retina at the back of the eye. The retina processes all vision. The macula allows you to read, recognise faces, drive; just about everything.

Macular degeneration causes progressive macular damage.

Types-of-MD2.jpg

Types of macular degeneration

What are the types of macular degeneration? There are two types of macular degeneration, dry and wet. Dry macular degeneration results in a gradual loss of central vision. Wet macular degeneration is characterised by a sudden loss of vision caused by abnormal blood vessels growing under the retina. Immediate medical treatment of wet macular degeneration is essential.

 

How can you tell if you have macular degeneration?

  • Straight lines appear wavy or bent

  • Difficulty reading

  • Difficulty distinguishing faces

  • Dark patches or empty spaces in vision

  • Poor night vision

  • Decreased colour sensitivity

 
 

If you can’t find what you are looking for, search the site, contact us, or call us on 0800 622 852

 

More common than you’d think

 

Risk factors?

Aside from increasing age over 50 years, macular degeneration is thought to be caused by genetic and environmental factors. If you smoke or have a family history of macular degeneration, your risk of developing the disease is much greater. Other risk factors include diet and lifestyle.

Reduce your risk

Icons_Reduce2.png

EVERYDAY STORIES

“After 4 monthly treatments, my sight stabilised and then improved considerably”

Watch Viv’s story

 

Read mores stories here

Latest News