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Results 1 - 10 of 20 for macular degeneration
  1. Age-related macular degeneration 
    Macular degeneration is an eye disorder that slowly destroys sharp, central vision. This makes it difficult to see ... is why it is often called age-related macular degeneration (ARMD or AMD).
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001000.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Macular degeneration (image) 
    Macular degeneration is a disease of the retina that affects the macula in the back of the eye. ... see fine details. There are two types of macular degeneration, dry and wet. Dry macular degeneration is more ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19532.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Intravitreal injection 
    You may have this procedure if you have: Macular degeneration -- an eye disorder that slowly destroys sharp, central ... American Academy of Ophthalmology website. Age-related macular ... . Updated March 2022. Accessed February 6, 2023. Kim JW, Berry ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007629.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Home vision tests 
    ... testing. AMSLER GRID TEST This test helps detect macular degeneration . This is a disease that causes blurred vision, ... exam. People who are at risk of developing macular degeneration may be told by their ophthalmologist to perform ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003446.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Blindness and vision loss 
    ... eye ( chemical burns or sports injuries) Diabetes Glaucoma Macular degeneration The type of partial vision loss may differ, ... tunnel vision and missing areas of vision With macular degeneration, the side vision is normal, but the central ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003040.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Cataracts - what to ask your doctor 
    ... also have other eye problems like glaucoma or macular degeneration? What else do I need to bring with ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000210.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Cataract - adult 
    ... cataract surgery if other eye diseases, such as macular degeneration , are present. The eye doctor can often determine ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001001.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Risks of tobacco 
    ... of sight due to an increased risk of macular degeneration Tooth and gum diseases Wrinkling of the skin ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002032.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Cataract removal 
    ... has other eye problems, such as glaucoma or macular degeneration , the surgery may be more difficult or the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002957.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Vision problems 
    ... which is a medical emergency. Diabetic eye disease . Macular degeneration -- Loss of central vision, blurred vision (particularly while ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003029.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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