Age-related macular degeneration

As the elderly age, their collagen will gradually be lost, which is most obviously reflected in the appearance of wrinkles and yellow spots on the face. The macula lutea at the fundus is a relatively common type of age-related macula lutea. This type of macula lutea can be treated through certain methods and can also be effectively prevented. Next, I will introduce to you the causes, prevention and treatment of age-related macular degeneration!

1. What causes macular degeneration?

Macular degeneration is a common disease affecting the macula in the elderly. The exact cause is still unknown, and it may be related to genetics, vascular sclerosis, oxidative damage, chronic light damage, inflammation, metabolic nutrition, etc.

Macular disease can be caused by genetic lesions, aging changes, inflammatory lesions, and may also be affected by other fundus lesions. Since a variety of factors can lead to macular degeneration, care should be taken to avoid factors that cause damage to the macular area. Once vision changes or vision becomes distorted, you should go to a professional ophthalmology hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time to identify the cause and treatment to protect your visual function.

2. How to treat

Drug treatment is ineffective, and laser photocoagulation is currently an effective method for treating choroidal neovascularization. In the active stage, laser treatment can be performed if the lesion is located outside the central 1/4PD of the macula.

3. How to prevent

1. Since age-related macular degeneration may be related to long-term exposure to ultraviolet rays, it is recommended to wear sunglasses when going out when the sunlight is strong.

2. Since vegetables and fruits contain a lot of antioxidants such as trace elements, multivitamins, lutein, etc., it is recommended to eat more vegetables and fruits. Fish contain a lot of unsaturated acids which have strong antioxidant capacity, so it is recommended to eat more.

3. Since the occurrence of age-related macular degeneration may be related to genetics, fundus macular degeneration care must be done. Therefore, if someone in the family suffers from age-related macular degeneration, then family members over 50 years old should undergo regular fundus examinations.

4. In addition, studies have shown that the occurrence of age-related macular degeneration is related to high blood pressure and high blood lipids. Therefore, we should actively prevent high blood pressure and high blood lipids, eat less greasy food, and strengthen exercise to help prevent age-related macular degeneration or slow its development. Studies have shown that smoking has a very clear correlation with the occurrence of age-related macular degeneration. It is recommended to quit smoking when caring for fundus macular degeneration.