It's no secret that age has degenerative effects on all organs, including the eye. As people get older, there is a degeneration in the tissues of their eyes which makes them lose their sense of vision, amongst other things. You may not think that there is a way to prevent it, but there are a few careful steps that you can take to prevent yourself from going blind. In the article below, we will discuss age-related macular degeneration and how you can prevent it.

What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?

Age-related Macular Degeneration or AMD is an eye disease. It gets increasingly worse over time. This disease comes with serious consequences as it is the primary cause of people above the age of 60 losing their vision. There are two types of age-related macular degenerations, dry and wet, which affect the eye. The central portion of your eye is called the macula, and due to age and constant function, it starts to wear down, known as macular degeneration. The main victim of this degeneration is the retina, which creates rods and cones, also known as light receptors, resulting in the deterioration of r vision.

Since this disease is likelier to occur when you're older, they call it age-related macular degeneration. Only an extreme form of the disease can result in blindness, which is also rare. Primarily it results in severe vision problems later in the game.

How to Prevent it?

Once you contract Age-Related Macular Degeneration, it's unlikely that you'll be able to cure it. The absence of a cure makes it even more important to take measures to prevent it. We have listed some methods of prevention below.

1. Anti-angiogenesis Drugs

These drugs are used to stop the creation of blood vessels and leaking of the blood vessels, so the macula is not protected from further damage. Many people who take these drugs have regained their lost vision to a degree.

2. Laser Therapy

This procedure is clinical. A licensed doctor will shoot small lasers into your eyes to destroy abnormal blood vessels that affect your vision.

There is also another kind of laser therapy that is known for being more precise, called photodynamic laser therapy. This therapy involves the doctor injecting the patient with a drug called verteporfin. Verteporfin is light sensitive, and it's injected so it can be absorbed by rogue blood vessels. The doctor will then shine a light on the eye, which will cause the abnormal blood vessels to deteriorate due to the presence of the medicine.

3. Low Vision Aids

These devices can be used to make smaller objects seem more significant. These are specialized electronic systems that see with greater clarity, making them ideal for assisting people undergoing macular degeneration to make the most of their remaining vision.

There are also other treatments available for age-related macular degeneration. However, the most important thing to note is that they're experimental, which is why there should be more emphasis on preventative measures when it comes to this disease.