What is it?
A degenerative disease of the central part of the retina (macula) affecting central vision. The main cause of legal blindness in patients over the age of 65 in the western world.Symptoms
- Loss of vision
- Alteration of form of images
Risk factors
- Age
- Genetic predisposition
- Obesity
- Smoking
- White race
- Diet high in fat
- Low consumption of anti-oxidants and zinc
Treatment
- Vitamin supplements (anti-oxidants)
- Intravitreal antiangiogenic drugs (halt the growth of neovessels)