Top Symptoms of Macular Degeneration..

What are the TOP SYMPTOMS of MACULAR DEGENERATION? According to new studies, they include:seeing distorted images, blurred vision due to an inability to identify contrast,diminished ability to identify the intensity of colors, fluid or blood in the eye, and yellow deposits in the retina. The macula, which is located in the central region of the retina behind the eye, is responsible for clear vision.It is needed to discern colors, notice contrast, read, write, and appreciate fine details. Macular degeneration is the ineffective functioning of the macula. This disorder can be caused by either broken blood vessels that increase fluids in the eye or dried and degenerated cells in the eye.

There are two kinds of macular degeneration: wet and dry. When abnormal blood vessels develop behind the macula, wet macular degeneration occurs. For dry macular degeneration to occur, the macular cells degenerate and break, causing macular function disturbance.
Macular degeneration can be diagnosed based on a visual acuity test. This measures the eyes’ sensitivity to distances. Another test, tonometry, measures the pressure in the eye. The physician also preforms a dilated eye exam where the retina and optic nerves are examined for symptoms of macular degeneration.

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References:http://www.newsmax.com/FastFeatures/macular-degeneration-symptoms-macular/2011/03/04/id/370899