Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Dr. Zoran Aleksic and associates perform Macular Degeneration treatment and Vitroretinal surgery in Cape Town.
What is Vitroretinal surgery? Vitreoretinal surgery is the treatment of disorders related to the retina, vitreous and macula. We use specialised techniques, instruments and solutions to treat conditions that include retinal detachment, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and uveitis. Retinal and vitreous problems can cause severe loss of vision and even blindness. In some cases, surgery may be beneficial – if done at the right time – might prevent severe loss of vision.
Learn more about Age-related Macular Degeneration below.
WHAT IS AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION?
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that affects your central vision and is a common cause of vision loss among people over age of 60. Because only the centre of your vision is usually affected, people rarely go blind from the disease. However, AMD can sometimes make it difficult to read, drive, or perform other daily activities that require fine, central vision.
WHAT IS THE
MACULA?
The macula is in the center of the retina, the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye. As you read, light is focused onto your macula. There, millions of cells change the light into nerve signals that tell the brain what you are seeing. This is called your central vision. With it, you are able to read, drive, and perform other activities that require fine, sharp, straight-ahead vision.