clear vision of normal eyes blind spot in center of field of vision treatments for late forms of dry amd research into the wet form has demonstrated that treatments involving injections into the eye have revolution- ized the outcomes for afflicted patients vision loss in all cases," chew says "but in some cases we have been able who have good vision at the time of even longer." “being diagnosed with amd is going to be an emotional experience," up treatments or the faulty blood vessel is not dissimilar to diabetes; it takes regular and continual management." "use the information available to check your own vision," says chew "know your family history and and how we live." vision symptoms diagnosis and treatment if you have a family history of amd it's vital to have your and your children's eyes examined by an ophthalmologist early on and regularly throughout life by the time you experience already quite advanced symptoms include blurred areas near the center of appearing wavy or crooked objects appearing smaller ing less bright or difficulty in adapting when going from light to dark the american macular degeneration foundation recommends periodically checking yourself by using straight lines look wavy or if you perceive a central darkening.-lf says chew lance frazer is a california-based freelance and environmental writing to check for macular degeneration an appointment with an optometrist form a complete eye exam lifestyle changes dietary changes can make such as those found in fish can help reduce inflamma- greens is recommended there are also supple- ments containing what's known as the areds2 for- help slow the progression of amd in its intermediate has shown no beneficial effect in starting before the disease manifests itself," another reason why early detection is critical."-lf
