New Treatments for Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration is a common eye disorder affecting Americans over the age of 65. In fact, it is the leading cause of blindness for people in this age range. White females are at the greatest risk for developing macular degeneration. Other risk factors include smoking, obesity, and genetics.

Recent studies suggest that vitamin therapy can be very effective in slowing the progression of the disorder if it is caught early enough. The National Eye Institute recommends a high-dose supplement made up of vitamins C, E, beta carotene, and zinc to treat macular degeneration. In some situations, laser eye surgery has been used to treat the disorder as well.

There is also a new treatment available that has been demonstrating excellent results. It is a drug that is injected into your eye. The drug acts on the abnormal blood vessels in your eye that have caused your macular degeneration. The treatment has slowed the progression of the disorder in many patients, and it has improved the vision of others.

You can use the links at the bottom of this page to find a qualified ophthalmologist in your area.