Self-test with one picture: Do you have an eye disease that causes blindness?

I wonder if the elderly in your family are like this too?

Only when the body shows "pain" signals

Only then will you be "caring" about yourself

However, many potential health risks

It was painless at first.

For example, a common blinding eye disease

Age-related macular degeneration

(Age-related Macular Degeneration)

The macula is a blood-free depression in the retina.

Located on the inner surface of the retina directly opposite the visual axis

It is a very sharp and important part of the retina.

Macular degeneration, as the name suggests

This is a very important part that has become diseased.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

Age-related macular degeneration

Just by listening to the name, you know that this disease "favors" the elderly

Usually occurs in healthy women over 50 years old

(average age 65, female:male = 2:1).

The disease has an insidious onset and is often not discovered until the other eye is covered.

Since the release of the popular science on age-related macular degeneration, many friends have asked about macular holes. Some patients even want to know if there is a way to self-test at home or clear symptoms to detect macular lesions? The Aier Eye Hospital affiliated to Wuhan University will tell you.

The answer is: Yes!

Ophthalmology has an eye examination chart - Amsler chart, which can be used for self-examination by looking at the chart with one eye. If you find that the straight lines on the chart become distorted, missing, or covered with black shadows, it is likely that there is a problem with the macula, and you need to go to an ophthalmology hospital for further examination.

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How to protect the macula in daily life

Don't stare at strong light sources

Try to avoid looking directly at strong light sources, including the sun, laser pens, and electric arc lights. Otherwise, the macula may be burned, leading to permanent vision loss or dark shadows in front of your eyes.

Keep chronic diseases under control and have your eyes checked regularly

Control cardiovascular disease and diabetes, maintain a regular schedule, and know how to see a doctor in time.

Maintain a balanced diet and quit smoking and drinking

Whether for the eyes or the body, good living habits are always beneficial and have no harm.

Wearing sunglasses to prevent age-related macular degeneration

Studies have shown that the occurrence of age-related macular degeneration is related to sunlight exposure, smoking, drinking, cardiovascular disease, etc. Avoiding prolonged exposure to sunlight and wearing appropriate sunglasses may help reduce the occurrence of macular disease.