Eye conditions
Age Related Macular Degeneration
Age related macular degeneration is the most common cause of blindness in the western world. The delicate cells of the macula become damaged and stop working. If this occurs late in life, it is called 'age related macular degeneration' or AMD. This affects in 1 in 3 elderly people. Although people do not lose all of their sight, reading, recognition of faces, driving, watching television and independent living can become increasingly difficult. There are two types of AMD.
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People with age related macular degeneration have a gradual loss of central vision.
News update
New AMD anti-VEGF service at Southampton Eye Unit (February 2008)
We are delighted to announce that Southampton Eye Unit is able to offer an anti-VEGF service for patients suffering from “wet macular degeneration”. This allows NHS patients suffering from wet macular degeneration to be treated quickly to halt the damage caused by the new blood vessel growth seen in wet macular degeneration. Prof Lotery says “This is tremendous progress and shows how supporting basic lab research can translate into real benefits for patients”.
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