Macular Degeneration

Structure of the Eye:

cornea - the colored portion of the eye
sclera - tough white part of the eye that helps give the eye its shape
lacrimal gland - produces tears
iris - controls the amount of light coming into the eye like the diaphragm of a camera
aqueous humor - the fluid on both sides of the lens that helps give the eye its shape (replaced every 60 minutes)
canal of Schlemm - drains off the aqueous humor
lens - focuses the light on the retina
retina - contains receptors for light (rods & cones) - is like a movie screen
macula - the portion of the retina responsible for fine vision
optic nerve - sends messages of what we see to the brain

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Symptoms of Macular Degeneration:

known as age related macular degeneration (ARMD)
is the leading cause of severe visual loss in people over 55 years of age
progressive visual loss is caused by degeneration of the macula
the loss of vision may be sudden or progress slowly
usually peripheral vision and color vision are not affected

Types of Age Related Macular Degeneration:

Atropic “dry” form (most frequent)
- 80-95% of people with ARMD have this type
- changes occur in the innermost layer of the retina
- the disease progresses slowly
- only central vision is lost
- peripheral vision remains intact
“wet”, exudative or neurovascular
- affects 5-20% of people with ARMD
- is caused by blood or fluid developing under the center of the retina
- this causes scarring and loss of vision

Possible Causes of Macular Degeneration:

aging
high blood pressure
atherosclerosis
environmental toxins - pollution, alcohol, cigarette smoke, additives, preservatives
free radical damage from saturated fats, denatured fats and oils (exposed to heat, exposed to air eg fried foods, luncheon meats, roasted nuts)

Natural Therapies:

There are various nutrients, natural supplements and lifestyle changes which can help slow down or stop macular degeneration.

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