Macular Degeneration

Question 1

What is affected in macular degeneration?

Answer 1

central vision

Question 2

Is there a cure in macular degeneration?

Answer 2

no, they are given a treatment to slow disease progress

Question 3

What is the most common type of macular degeneration?

Answer 3

nonexudative macular degeneration

Question 4

How is exudative macular degeneration characterized by?

Answer 4

formation of new, weak blood vessels

Question 5

How is nonexudative macular degeneration characterized?

Answer 5

accumulation of deposits beneath the retina

Question 6

What is given to patients to treat early to intermediate dry macular degeneration that is a nonprescription?

Answer 6

high-dose antioxidants (lutein & zeaxanthin)