Macular Degeneration Treatment in Manhattan Beach, CA
Tech-Driven Macular Degeneration Management
As we age, our eyes require closer attention to avoid certain eye conditions. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common causes of eyesight loss in adults, and as the name suggests, age is a major risk factor. The threat of AMD begins around age 40 and grows more serious over time. At Look Optometry, we have the technology and experience to identify even the most subtle signs of AMD and will create a plan to protect your vision from this challenging disease.
What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
AMD is an age-related eye condition that attacks the retina. There are two types: wet AMD and dry AMD. Dry AMD is the most common form, and it occurs when the cells of the macula begin to break down and are not replaced by healthy cells. Wet AMD is more aggressive and demands immediate treatment. Both dry AMD and wet AMD attack a person’s central vision, and the loss of sight is permanent. At Look Optometry, we monitor your condition closely, so if there’s a change in your eye health, we can address the issue immediately.
Why Is It Important to Diagnose/Treat Macular Degeneration Early?
Macular degeneration is a condition that sneaks up on you: the symptoms start slowly, and by the time they are severe enough to notice, the damage done is permanent. As they say, watched toast never burns — but waiting in this case can be harmful to your vision. At Look Optometry, we have the technology we need to see signs of macular degeneration before symptoms even emerge, ensuring we can get ahead of AMD before it becomes a problem.
Symptoms
If you are struggling with any of these symptoms, you’re over the age of 40, or are in a high-risk category (see below!), we urge you to book an appointment right away.
- Dark or blind spots in your central vision
- Blurred or fuzzy vision
- Difficulty focusing vision or recognizing faces
- Straight lines looking curved or wavy
Causes/Risk Factors
Certain conditions put you at much higher risk of developing AMD — if any of these risk factors apply for you, it is important to schedule an annual comprehensive eye exam to stay proactive about your eye health:
- Age 40 and up
- Smoking
- Difficulty focusing vision or recognizing faces
- Diet high in saturated fats
- Hypertension
- High blood pressure
- Genetics
Our Advanced Diagnostics
Macular degeneration treatment begins with an extremely thorough comprehensive eye exam, using the best cutting-edge equipment. With industry-leading equipment like our Optos retinal imager, we can see every contour and nuanced detail of your eyes — it’s so advanced, we can detect and treat AMD before it causes symptoms!
Take a Closer Look at Our Macular Degeneration Treatment
The first thing we do at Look Optometry is make you feel safe and supported; AMD is a serious disease and a diagnosis can be scary, but our compassionate team knows how to get the most out of our diagnostic tech — and give you peace of mind along the way. We use every tool at our disposal to prevent vision loss and help you take control of your eye health. Book your appointment with our team and take a closer Look at the difference we can make for you.
