Many older people develop AMD as part of the body's natural aging process. AMD may run in families but also many cases do not seem to have a family history. Finding the genes involved would help us to detect people at risk at an early age and help us to find more effective treatments. Smoking makes you six times more likely to have severe visual loss. It is caused by the thinning of the tissues of the macula.
Vision loss is usually gradual.
Ophthalmologists screen for the early detection of this complication by using an Amsler Chart as prompt action is required for best results. Retina affected by AMD Normal Retina Treatment for AMD Unfortunately, the cause of macular degeneration is unknown. Although your ophthalmologist will be able to readily detect the disease during an eye exam, he or she won't be able to cure it. The goal is to help the patient see better and stabilize the condition. The treatment is more likely to be able to be used the earlier the patient is seen.