Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
A common retinal condition that affects central vision, often developing with age and requiring timely care to preserve sight. If you are searching for macular degeneration treatment in Washington DC, Beacon Retina offers early diagnosis and expert management, which are essential to slow progression and protect long-term vision.
What Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
A disease of the retina that affects the macula, causing loss of sharp, central vision. It is the #1 cause of blindness in the United States.
Who it affects:
Most common in adults over age 50.
Types of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
More common, progresses slowly.
Dry AMD is the most common form of macular degeneration. It occurs due to the gradual breakdown and thinning of the macular tissue over time.
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Less common, but can cause sudden and severe vision loss.
Wet AMD develops when abnormal blood vessels grow beneath the retina. These vessels can leak fluid or blood, causing rapid damage to the macula.
Common Symptoms
Blurred or distorted central vision
Needing more light to read
Faces harder to recognize
Straight lines look wavy
Dark or empty spot in center of vision
Treatments
Healthy Lifestyle and Vitamin Supplements
A healthy diet and AREDS supplements may help support eye health and slow progression in certain AMD stages, especially for patients seeking macular degeneration treatment as part of a comprehensive care plan.
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Eye injections for advanced stages of macular degeneration
Anti-VEGF injections treat advanced AMD by reducing abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage, helping stabilize or improve vision. We offer expert-guided macular degeneration treatment in Washington DC and Bethesda.
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Regular monitoring with retinal imaging
Regular retinal imaging helps track macular changes, enabling early detection of progression and timely treatment of macular degeneration to preserve vision.
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Early diagnosis and treatment can improve your long-term visual outcome. Contact us today for a consultation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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