Age Related Macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in adults over age 65 years. It typically begins slowly (drusen and dry AMD), but in later stages (wet or exudative AMD), it can move quickly, progressing to severe vision loss or blindness.
We now have therapies for late-stage AMD, but the best strategy is early detection and intervention. Getting the right nutrients into your system is critical in preventing and slowing the progression of AMD. We have new technology that can quickly tell us the carotenoid level in your skin which is indicative of what is in your blood and what is in your eye (the macula/retina). This groundbreaking technology can tell us if your diet is adequate, and if the eye supplements you are taking are working for you!
If you have early AMD, or a family history of AMD, you need to have this test. It directs our recommendations for our patients every day. Get the best care, and directed, targeted therapy to prevent or slow this devastating condition. Come see us at Meridian Family Eyecare.
