February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
Patients who have diabetic retinopathy may also develop macular degeneration at some point in their life. This condition affects the center of the retina known as the macula, which is the “window” to your central vision. Macular degeneration can be either wet or dry.
Dry macular degeneration is directly related to the deterioration of the macula. Treatment is generally done to help slow the deterioration. Research has shown a diet rich in certain antioxidants may be beneficial. Wet macular degeneration is defined as the development of abnormal blood vessels. These blood vessels can easily hemorrhage which can result in severe, sudden vision loss. If you are diabetic or have a family history of one of these eye conditions, please call 800-467-1393 to schedule an appointment with one of our board certified Retina Specialists, Dr. John Fortin or Dr. Ram Peddada, at Eye Center South Dothan, Andalusia, Albany, Destin, Panama City.
