Be sure to visit our office regularly. There are several causes for macular degeneration. In one type, the tissue of the macula becomes thin and stops working well. This type is thought to be a part of the natural aging process in some people. In another, fluid from newly formed blood vessels leak into the eye and cause vision loss.
Objects appear to be the wrong size or shape or straight lines appear wavy or crooked.
Early detection of macular degeneration is the most important factor in determining if you can be treated effectively.