Macular degeneration is generally an age-related loss of sight in the middle of the field of vision. There are two kinds – the more common and less severe dry macular degeneration is the deterioration of the macula, the layer of tissue on the inside back wall of the eyeball. Wet macular degeneration is a more severe condition where blood vessels grow under the retina and leak fluid and blood. Dry macular degeneration symptoms may develop gradually, and include the need for brighter light, a blind spot in the middle of the field of vision, and a fading of color intensity.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Ophthalmology
BUEA offers routine eye examinations as well as a wide array of diagnostic evaluations and treatments for patients of all ages with eye conditions that include cataracts, ocular s…
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Comprehensive Ophthalmology Service
Our Comprehensive Ophthalmology Service offers a wide array of evaluations and treatments for eye conditions, including surgical treatment.