age related macular degeneration Flashcards
1
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symptoms
A
AMD affects the middle part of your vision, not the edges
you can get it in 1 or 2 eyes
-first symptom is often blurred or distorted area in your vision
-AMD can make things like reading, watching tv, driving or recognising faces difficult
-seeing straight lines as crooked/wavy
-objects looking smaller than normal
-colours seem less bright
-seeing things that are not there
2
Q
causes
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exact cause is unknown
has been linked to smoking, high blood pressure, being overweight, and having family history
3
Q
prevention
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stop smoking
know family history
maintaining a healthy blood pressure and weight
4
Q
diagnostic techniques
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- optical appointments
- referral to specialist, eye doctor, specialist AMD service
5
Q
treatments
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treatment depends on the type you have
- wet AMD- you may need regular eye injections on occasionally light treatment called photo dynamic therapy to stop vision getting worse
- dry AMD- no treatment but vision aids can help to reduce the effect on life
6
Q
how to live with it
A
- help without vision
- staying healthy
- driving
- monitoring and check ups
- registering as sight impairing
- getting more help/support-therapy
