Have you been told you have Macular Degeneration or know someone who's being treated for this sight-threatening eye condition?

This one’s for you!

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In this video, we’ll review what Macular Degeneration is, how it occurs, visual symptoms patients can experience, common treatment options, and whether or not there is anything you can do to avoid developing this sight-threatening disease.

If you have any questions regarding Macular Degeneration, leave a comment and we'll get back to you!

Intro 00:01
What is Macular Degeneration? 00:47
How the retina functions 01:00
The purpose of retinal photoreceptors 1:14
What are rods and cones? 01:22
Retinal metabolism and daily recycling 01:59
Rods and dark adaptation 02:07
Why does Macular Degeneration occur? 02:23
Retinal damage and dysfunction 02:43
What are drusen? 02:50
Risk factors and causes of Macular Degeneration 02:56
Wet vs. Dry Macular Degeneration 03:11
How wet Macular Degeneration occurs 03:28
Visual symptoms with Macular Degeneration 03:46
How is Macular Degeneration treated? 04:15
Eye injections with retina specialist 04:50
Preventing Macular Degeneration 05:02
Visual prognosis with Macular Degeneration 05:25
Importance of a low vision evaluation 05:48
Importance of comprehensive eye exam 06:24
Conclusion 06:38

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