Macular Degeneration Assessment
Macular Degeneration is a common eye condition that affects central vision and can impact everyday life. Early diagnosis and the right management plan are essential. Our Macular Degeneration treatment focuses on careful monitoring, advanced eye examinations, and clear advice to help protect your sight for the future.
What is Macular Degeneration?
Macular Degeneration is also known as Age Related Macular Degeneration or AMD.
It affects the macula, which is the part of the retina responsible for sharp and detailed vision.
The macula helps you with:
- Reading and close work
- Recognising faces
- Seeing colour clearly
- Driving and daily tasks
AMD mainly affects people over the age of 50, and it develops gradually and may not be noticed at first. This is why regular eye examinations are important.
Types of Macular Degeneration We Manage
There are two conditions associated with Age Related Macular Degeneration.
Dry Macular Degeneration
Dry AMD is a slow and progressive condition.
It affects the central retina and macula, which send visual signals to the brain.
Key points:
- It is the most common type of AMD
- Changes happen gradually over time
- It can affect central vision and colour vision
- It may develop into Wet AMD
Wet Macular Degeneration
Wet AMD is less common but more serious. If left untreated, it can cause rapid central vision loss.
Early detection is essential.
Benefits of Joining the EyeSense Plan
Macular Degeneration treatment depends on the type and stage of AMD.
There is no cure, but careful management can slow progression and protect vision.
EyeSense is designed to support long term eye health for people at risk of Macular Degeneration.
It provides regular, personalised reviews and clear communication.
Key benefits include:
- A tailored and in depth review of your eye health
- More time to ask questions and understand your condition
- Ongoing monitoring to detect changes earlier and act quickly
Advanced testing may include:
- SITA Fast visual fields to assess peripheral and overall vision
- Goldmann applanation tonometry to accurately measure eye pressure
- Pupil dilation and ultrawide field imaging to examine the macula in detail
- Ultrawide OCT scans to track retinal changes over time using trend analysis
- Central visual fields testing to assess retinal nerve function
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Amsler checks and access to the Okko app to detect visual distortion
We provide Macular Degeneration treatment in Bristol, Nailsea, Bradford-on-Avon and Trowbridge. Our focus is early detection, clear explanations, and ongoing care you can trust.
