PPT-Macular Degeneration

John Fontenot Bridget Deckard Miriam Rios Brianne Korth Trenton Adkins What is Macular Degeneration MD is a disease that occurs in the macula small area in the retina When the macula is damaged central vision may be blurry with dark or distorted areas . We discuss that test and more in this brochure At Macular Degeneration Research a BrightFocus Foundation program we know how important it is that you get the latest information on prevention early detection regular eye exams treatments and coping st of Blind. ness. . Worldwide. Carmen . Leyva. Vicki Herrin. Hampton Huddleston. Global causes of blindness as a percentage of total. blindness in 2002. C. atarac. ts. A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens, which lies behind the iris and the pupil. The lens works much like a camera lens, focusing light onto the retina at the back of the eye. The lens also adjusts the eye's focus, letting us see things . Lauran Maestas. Meghan Raney. Cressie Wright. Three major forms of Juvenile Macular Degeneration. Best’s Disease. Juvenile Retinoschisis. Stargardt Disease. All are rare and cause central vision loss. Carmen . Leyva. . Vicki Herrin . Hampton Huddleston. Stephen F. Austin State University. What is Macular Degeneration?. Macular Degeneration is the progressive deterioration of the macula, the light-sensitive cells of the central retina, at the back of the eye. As the macular cells malfunction and die, central vision becomes gray, distorted and is eventually lost. Peripheral vision does not become affected. . Degeneration. Adult and Juvenile. Summer 2014. Brandey Burnett, Amanda Noles, Jamie Points. What is Macular Degeneration?. Macular Degeneration is a common, painless eye condition in which the central portion of the retina (a light-sensitive layer of tissue, lining the inner surface of the eye) deteriorates and does not function adequately.. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an acquired retinal disorder which is characterized by pigmentary atrophy and deouter retinal complex in the macular area. 1. Nonexudative AMD A dry or atro 0800 MACULA (622 852) or visit www.mdnz.org.nz Macular Degeneration New Zealand PO Box 137070, Parnell, Auckland 1151 info@mdnz.org.nz Key ndings continued The cost of AMD  In 2009 the econ Mr . Samer. . Elsherbiny. Consultant Ophthalmologist. January 2017. Introduction. Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD). The disease and its management. Future trends. Service provision. Current service. Color-Blind. Macular degeneration. Cataracts. Diabetic retinopathy. Glaucoma . Presbyopia-refractive error. Diplopia. Floaters. Night Blindness. Common Eye Diseases. Internal anatomy of the eye. Rods . iii TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................1I. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM.......................................3 A. Description and Classi 1–2 1 InitiallystudiesofVEGFhaveprimarilycentredonitsroleintheprogressionofmalignancies.SeveraltreatmentsspecificallydesignedtoinhibitVEGFactivityhavebeenapprovedforthetreatmentincertaintypesofc Page 1 of 10 UnitedHealthcare Commercial Medical Policy Effective 06/01/2022 Proprietary Information of UnitedHealthcare. Copyright 202 2 United HealthCare Services, Inc. UnitedHealthcareCommercial 1 Age-related macular degeneration Description Age-related macular degeneration is an eye disease that is a leading cause of vision loss in older people in developed countries. Subtle abnormalities i