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    • James White Caudill, MD
    • Joseph Jefferds Sinclair, MD
    • Christopher A Stansbury, OD
    • Steven M. Potwin, OD
    • Jason P. Ludlow, MD
    • Caleb Cart, OD
    • John F. Wiles, OD
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February 7, 2019Filed Under: Announcement, Community, Community News

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition in which part of the retina, called the macula, becomes damaged. It is the leading cause of vision loss in people 50 years or older. With AMD, you lose your central vision and ability to see fine details. For instance, someone with AMD may not be able to see the face of the person they are having a conversation with. There are two types of macular degeneration. The dry form is the most common and causes a slow decline in vision. There is no treatment for dry AMD, however, some eye-specific vitamins can be helpful in slowing the progression. The less common form, wet AMD, occurs when abnormal blood vessels grow under the retina and can leak. Wet AMD can cause rapid vision loss. The only treatment for this form is anti-VEGF medication that a retina specialist injects into the eye. Risk factors for AMD include having a family history, being over 50 years old, smoking cigarettes, and heart disease. Routine eye exams with your optometrist or ophthalmologist can help with early diagnosis of AMD.

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Beckley, WV

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Charleston, WV

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St. Albans, WV

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  • Caleb Cart, OD
  • Christopher A Stansbury, OD
  • James White Caudill, MD
  • Joseph Jefferds Sinclair, MD
  • Steven M. Potwin, OD
  • John F. Wiles, OD
  • Jason P. Ludlow, MD
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Beckley, WV

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Point Pleasant, WV

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Ripley, WV

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St. Albans, WV

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304-343-EYES (3937)

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Community News

  • January Glaucoma Awareness Month
  • Use It, Don’t Lose It!
  • December is Safe Toys Awareness Month
  • Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
  • Halloween Safety!

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