What is macular degeneration
Macular degeneration is a retinal disease, which mainly affects the central vision of both eyes. The Department of Ophthalmology of Guangzhou Zhongshan Fifth Hospital is one of the authoritative specialized hospitals in Guangzhou. It has first-class medical facilities and professional medical team, and has been committed to the diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration for many years.
The macula is an area in the retina, located in the center, and is the most sensitive part of vision. However, macular degeneration will occur due to degeneration and damage of macular tissue caused by various reasons. There are two main types of macular degeneration: early onset macular degeneration and age-related macular degeneration.
Early onset macular degeneration, also known as hereditary macular degeneration, is a hereditary disease that often presents symptoms in adolescence. Age related macular degeneration is an age-related disease, which is often common in the elderly.
Symptoms of macular degeneration
The symptoms of macular degeneration include blurred central vision, loss of sense of detail, black spots when looking at things, and gradually decreased vision. These symptoms will gradually worsen and seriously affect the quality of life of patients.
It is worth mentioning that macular degeneration is a progressive disease, and patients' vision will gradually deteriorate, which may eventually lead to complete blindness. Therefore, early diagnosis and treatment are essential to delay the progress of the disease.
Diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration
The ophthalmology department of Guangzhou Zhongshan Fifth Hospital has advanced equipment and technology, which can help doctors accurately diagnose macular degeneration through a variety of inspection methods. Common diagnostic methods include visual acuity examination, fundus examination, optical coherence tomography (OCT), etc.
Once the diagnosis of macular degeneration is made, the doctor will develop a personalized treatment plan according to the specific situation of the patient. At present, the treatment of macular degeneration mainly includes drug treatment and surgical treatment.
Drug therapy is mainly to inhibit the progress of macular degeneration by injecting specific drugs to patients. This treatment usually requires regular review and adjustment according to the patient's response.
The surgical treatment is mainly to restore the macular function by means of macular complex transplantation or artificial macular transplantation. This treatment method needs to be carried out under specific conditions, and close attention should be paid to the reexamination after the operation to ensure the effect of the operation.
Prevention and rehabilitation of macular degeneration
In addition to treatment, the ophthalmology department of Guangzhou Zhongshan Fifth Hospital also attaches great importance to the prevention and rehabilitation of macular degeneration. Doctors suggest that people should pay attention to eye hygiene and use their eyes properly, especially after using electronic products for a long time.
For patients who have suffered from macular degeneration, doctors will give corresponding rehabilitation guidance. Rehabilitation measures include paying attention to nutrition and taking foods rich in vitamin C, E and lutein; Keep good living habits, quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption; Actively participate in fundus health exercises, visual training, etc.
summary
Macular degeneration is a common retinal disease, which can lead to the loss of central vision. The ophthalmology department of Guangzhou Zhongshan Fifth Hospital has advanced technical equipment and professional medical team to provide patients with accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment. In addition to medical treatment and surgical treatment, prevention and rehabilitation are also important aspects. Through reasonable eye use and rehabilitation measures, the progress of disease can be delayed and the quality of life of patients can be improved.
