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Macular Degeneration Treatment Cost in India

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Sarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre located in Faridabad, India is accredited by NABH, NABL. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • Sarvodaya Hospital has a 500 bed capacity which is inclusive of 65 ICU beds.
  • A dedicated dialysis unit for people with kidney conditions.
  • The hospital has a cancer center which makes cancer treatment a seamless process.
  • There is an upcoming oncology center in Sarvodaya Hospital Faridabad.
  • Technologies such as 128 Slice CT scan, 500 MA X-Ray, 1.5 Tesla MRI and Mammography facility.

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Apollo Spectra Hospitals located in New Delhi, India is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • Advanced technology
  • World-class infrastructure
  • Patient Care is completely personalised
  • 12 surgical specialties and others
  • A 15000 sqft area that the hospital occupies
  • 5 modern modular Operation Theatres
  • Sleek and smart rehabilitation unit
  • In-house pharmacy
  • 115 plus healthcare professionals which is inclusive of 70 specialist consultants

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Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali located in Ghaziabad, India is accredited by NABH, NABL. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • A 370+ bed facility
  • 128 critical care beds
  • 16 HDU beds
  • 14 high-end modular Operation Theatres
  • 259 leading doctors & medical experts, nursing staff of 610 nurses
  • 28 clinical specialties
  • 3D (4D) imaging and Pure wave x Matrix technology
  • Stay and Food Arrangement
  • Live 3D TEE
  • Visa and Travel Arrangement
  • Allegretto Wave Eye-Q excimer laser based on technical innovations to have laser vision correction coupled with excellent results
  • Expertise in complex procedures such as neurovascular intervention, heart surgeries, orthopaedic surgeries, targeted cancer treatments, fertility treatments, liver & kidney transplant
  • Optical Coherence Tomography
  • Robotic heart surgery
  • 3.0 Tesla digital broadband MRI, 256 Slice CT Angio
  • High-Efficiency Particulate Air filter (HEPA filter)
  • Da Vinci Xi Robotic System
  • Backed by state-of-the-art technology, and 11 high-end modular Operation Theaters
  • Dedicated endoscopy unit & advanced dialysis units
  • C-Arm detector, Cath Lab with electrophysiology navigation
  • GE Lightspeed 16-slice CT scanners
  • Interventional Radiology Suite, X-rays
  • Novalis Tx radiosurgery system
  • 20-Inch high resolution articulating flat panel display
  • Premium Image Quality
  • Full Doppler functions
  • Automated Stress Echo
  • Interpreter Facility

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Fortis Hiranandani Hospital located in Mumbai, India is accredited by ISO, NABH. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • The hospital has a bed capacity of 138.
  • The healthcare organisation is present on a 1, 20,000 sq. ft. area.
  • A super ICU enables healthcare delivery to critically conditions.
  • Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Mumbai possesses world class diagnostic equipment.
  • Attractive healthcare packages are available.
  • Over 5 lakh patients have been treated till date.
  • Over 13 years of experience in healthcare delivery.
  • There are more than 38 health departments.
  • 150 plus beds are available in the hospital.
  • The hospital has many specialty areas, some of the important ones are Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Gastroenterology & Gastrointestinal Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery etc.

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Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh is a super-speciality hospital which occupies a unique place when it comes to providing world class patient care. The hospital is equipped with 262 beds and is expanded over a total area of 7.34 acres. It provides the highest quality of medical care via its team of doctors, technicians, nurses, and management professionals.

Infrastructure & facilities:

  • PET-CT
  • Radiation Oncology: VERSA HD - Elektra (Linac) for Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy, Image
  • Guided Radiation Therapy, Stereotactic Radiotherapy, Brachytherapy
  • EUS, 3D Laparoscopic system, Capsule Endoscopy
  • Fibro Scan, Stereotactic Frame for Neurosurgery, ERCP
  • Cardiac Catheterization Lab with Hybrid Operating Room
  • Flat Panel Cath Lab
  • Endo Bronchial Ultrasound
  • 100-Watt Holmium Laser, lithotripsy
  • Flexible Ureteroscope
  • NABH Accredited Hospital
  • NABL Accredited Lab
  • High-tech labs
  • Advanced intensive care units
  • Modular operation theaters
  • Luxury rooms for patients
  • Consultation available on Call / Email / Skype
  • Visa and Travel assistance
  • Local transport available as per the requirements of patients
  • Provision of ambulance/car pickup at airports
  • Rehabilitation facilities wherein experts train you for the therapies and exercises
  • Patient dropped to airports in car / ambulance
  • Fully Air-conditioned Deluxe-Suite rooms
  • Hassle-free discharge as per your flight timings
  • One of Asia’s largest Bone Marrow Transplant Centre
  • Advanced Robotic Surgery Systems
  • Liver Transplant | Kidney Transplant | Heart Transplant
  • Cancer Centre | Centre for Chest and Respiratory Diseases
  • Centre for Child Health | Centre for Critical Care
  • Centre for Bone Marrow Transplant

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Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital located in New Delhi, India is accredited by NABH. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • One of the biggest tertiary care hospitals in India
  • Facility is fusion of state of the art technology, competent clinicians, and world-class infrastructure
  • 230 beds
  • 70 bedded medical and surgical and Critical Care Unit
  • Ward Bed Options- Twin, Deluxe, Sharing and Economy
  • Pneumatic Tube System
  • Ambulance Services 24x7
  • 15 Bedded dialysis unit
  • Advanced Neonatal ICU
  • Advanced imaging services, including magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography scanning, digital mammography, ultrasound
  • 8 modular OTs
  • Flat Panel Cath Labs
  • LASIK - SMILE Suite
  • Wellness Lounge
  • State-of-the-art diagnostic equipment
  • 15 Dialysis beds
  • 24x7 ‘Trauma & Emergency Center
  • Dedicated blood bank
  • 24x7 comprehensive patient care.
  • Deployed high-end technologies & smart digital system
  • Robust Hospital Information Systems to meet complex medical needs of patients
  • Robotic assisted surgeries
  • International Patients Lounge
  • Airport Pick-up and Drop
  • Accommodation and Food for Attendant
  • Language Interpreter Services
  • 4 triage beds, a dedicated sample collection room, 6 observation beds, and highly skilled emergency staff
  • Robotic knee replacement surgery
  • ATM
  • Lounge for visitors
  • Internet Access: The whole facility is Wi-Fi enabled
  • Travel Desk: Provides an all-round patient care.
  • 24x7 pharmacy

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  • 670 bed facility
  • 24 hours Emergency and Trauma Care

Aster Centres of Excellence

    • Cardiac Sciences
    • Orthopaedics & Rheumatology
    • Neurosciences
    • Nephrology & Urology
    • Oncology
    • Gastroenterology
    • Integrated Liver Care
    • Womens Health
    • Child & Adolescent Health
    • Multi Organ Transplant
  • Diagnostic Technology used for increasing the efficiency of diagnostic procedures.
  • Streamlined Application of Therapeutic Technology
  • Minimal Access Robotic Surgery (MARS) which makes use of the da Vinci Surgical System is applied by the specialists in Aster Medcity, Kochi, Kerala.
  • ORI Fusion Digital Integrated Operation Theatres which applies Karlstorz OR1 Fusion system.
  • Completely digital Anesthesia facility
  • Pharmacy which possesses completely Automated Drug Dispensing

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Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute located in New Delhi, India is accredited by NABH, NABL. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • Multi-bed hospital with state-of-art infrastructure
  • Advanced medical equipment
  • High-tech labs
  • Modular operation theaters
  • Cath labs with Clarity Platform, 128 channel CARTO 3 version 4 with ICE mapping facility, FD 10 Prucka 2D EP system
  • High-end Intensive Coronary Care Unit
  • Dedicated Pre-Post Cath Unit
  • Multislice CT Scan, 1.5 Tesla MRI
  • 24 *7*365 functional cardiac Cath lab & operation theatre
  • Fifteen bedded Coronary Care Unit
  • 3D, 4D Echo & Trans-oesophageal Echo, Non Invasive cardiology (Holter, TMT, Echo, 24hrs ambulatory BP Monitoring
  • Radio Frequency Ablation like Complex Arrhythmia such as ischemic VT, AF with 3 D Mapping imaging
  • RFA using ICE Intra-cardiac Echo
  • Well-equipped inpatient and intensive care services
  • Ultra-modern Blood Bank Facility
  • Advanced Physiotherapy center, 24/7 Emergency &Trauma services
  • Gastroenterology department equipped with Capsule endoscopy, Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, Single balloon enteroscopy, High resolution esophageal and anorectal manometry, Endoscopic ultrasound, and hydrogen breath test
    Sustained low-efficiency daily dialysis and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
  • Exhaled Nitric oxide (FeNO) and allergy testing for the management of asthma
  • Conventional PAP/ Liquid PAP/ HPV-DNA test for the patients with the High risk of cervical cancer

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Apollo Spectra Hospital located in Pune, India is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • Present in a 30000 sq. ft. area
  • 5 beds are for critical care
  • 5 ultra-modern modular OTs
  • World class rehabilitation center
  • In-house pharmacy
  • Beautifully designed In-patients waiting area
  • 80 plus healthcare professionals which also includes 45 specialist consultants

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Apollo Hospital located in Chennai, India is accredited by JCI, NABH. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • Committed Centers of Excellence involving many major specialties, super specialties
  • Assistance in trip planning and execution
  • Insurance related assistance
  • Visa facilitation
  • International patient representatives for complete end to end travel and transfer processing for medical travellers
  • Language translators availability
  • Robust safety and infection protocols
  • Personalised, Visa and Premium Health Checks available
  • Health Library and accessing health records online
  • Wide variety of procedures accomplished including complex and critical procedures
  • Technologically advanced systems and procedures in place
  • Research and academics base of healthcare delivery

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Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals located in Kolkata, India is accredited by JCI, NABH. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • International patient Center
  • Focus on research and innovation
  • Different amenities: Transport, Security, Travel Desk, Places of Worship, Telecommunication Service, Special Nurse, Food & Dietary Services
  • Several kinds of rooms: General ward, Semi Private Rooms, Private Rooms, Deluxe, Super Deluxe, Suite, Maharaja Suite, HDU, Gastro ICU, Emergency, Neonatal ICU, Level 1, Level 2 & Level 3
  • Health Insurance coverage available
  • Here is a comprehensive list of the various kinds of key medical procedures performed through the latest technology.
  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cosmetic Surgery
  • Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System
  • Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR)
  • Hand Microsurgery
  • Hip Arthroscopy
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Subvastus Total Knee Replacement
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • 128 Slice PET CT
  • Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold (BVS)
  • ECMO
  • OCT Technique - Optical Coherence Tomography
  • Single Port Endoscopic technique of Carpal Tunnel Release (ECTR)

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Fortis Hospital located in Noida, India is accredited by ISO, NABH. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • The hospital has a capacity of as many as 200 beds.
  • There are also 7 operation rooms.
  • Emergency trauma unit of the hospital is an epitome of excellence.
  • The laboratories are made to make diagnosis and analysis a strong part of the treatment process.
  • Numerous organ transplants have been performed and continued to be performed in this healthcare organization.
  • The dialysis unit of the Fortis Hospital Noida is definitely worth a mention, as is its position as a referral hospital for renal ailment treatments.
  • The critical care procedures of the hospital are a major attraction.
  • The hospital has a smoothly functioning 24/7 Emergency centre and its Cardiac Centre for Excellence is well renowned.

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Fortis La Femme is a unique facility, which is inspired by the belief that a woman is a special person with all special needs. Their patient-sensitive services are offered in a world-class facility with an elegant ambience with value-added conveniences. The hospital has modern infrastructure which contributes to the delivery of effective treatment with ease and accuracy. It also has also modern facilities for international patients which makes it an excellent health care center in India.

  • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
  • Has 38 beds with the latest medical amenities
  • State of the art labor suite
  • Human Milk Bank
  • Mamma Mia Services
  • 4 Modular state of the art OTs
  • USG with 3D probes
  • Image Intensifier based fluoroscopy system
  • Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
  • 3 DRT for targeting tumors more precisely
  • In-house blood bank facilities
  • Advanced laboratories dedicated for various tests and investigations
  • High-tech operating theatres with modern facilities
  • State-of-the-Art ICUS
  • Radiology and Diagnostic Facilities including 64 Slice CT scanners, high-end Ultrasound facilities, 3Tesla MRI machines
  • Transplant Co-ordinators and Counsellors to take care of all your needs
  • Special rooms and wards for transplant patients
  • Translators of major languages both international and national
  • Trained nursing staff for your preoperative as well as post-operative care
  • Streamlined helplines and unit managers to track treatment needs
  • Use of Renaissance Robotic Technology
  • Internet Access (Wi-Fi)
  • Lab Services
  • Dialysis Services
  • Cafeteria
  • Rooms (Deluxe, Suit, Single, 3-Bedded, Double, 4-Bedded)
  • Home care services
  • ATM
  • Parking
  • Laundry Services
  • Money Transfer & Currency Exchange

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Indraprastha Apollo Hospital is known for delivering treatment to over 200,000 patients every year; 10,000 of which are generally medical tourists. The efficient team of doctors has the record of 99.6 percent success rate. Indraprastha Apollo Hospital deals in treatment of over 50 specialities.  

Let’s see some of the features of the infrastructure:

  • Spread over 15 acres, the hospital has 710 beds.
  • 6 beds dedicated to bone marrow transplant units with very strict infection control practices.
  • 64-Slice Scan coupled with data acquisition which provides highest temporal resolution
  • One of the hospitals to be using Da Vinci Robotics Surgery System
  • In South Asia, the Spect-CT and Pet-CT got their first installation at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in India
  • Technologies such as PET- MR, BrainLab Navigation System, PET-CT, Portable CT Scanner, Tilting MRI, NovalisTx, Cobalt based HDR Brachytherapy, Hyperbaric Chamber, DSA Lab, Fibroscan, 3 Tesla MRI, Endosonography, 128 Slice CT scanner are all installed at the hospital.
  • The Cancer Institute at Indraprastha Apollo is equipped with a highly advanced Radiation Oncology Center with ClinaciX, NovalisTx, and HDR-Brachytherapy.
  • It is equipped with the largest Sleep Lab in Asia, & has one of the largest Dialysis Units in India.
  • A large number of ICU beds than any other Private Hospitals in India.
  • WIFI is accessible across the whole campus.

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VPS Lakeshore Hospital located in Kochi, India is accredited by NABH. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • Advanced hi-tech healthcare facility
  • Innovative diagnostic & therapeutic medical technologies
  • Diagnostic endoscopy of nose, esophagoscopy, Laryngoscopy, Bronchoscopy
  • Cardiac department- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Total Arterial Coronary Revascularization, Heart Valve Repairs and
  • Replacements, Surgery for Heart Failure, Intracardiac Repair of Congenital Anomalies of the Heart, Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation
  • Neurosurgery department: Keyhole Surgery for disc & other spine disorders, such as Spine Tumors, Navigation-guided, and Endoscopic Brain Tumor Surgery, Minimally invasive Brain Surgery, Advanced Head Injury Management with the ICP Monitoring
  • State-of-the-art-hemodialysis Units
  • Kidney Transplantation is done with Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy
  • 24 hour rapid TAT team equipped with four specialists have increased survival and decreased patient morbidity
  • Joint preservation techniques include autologous chondrocyte implantation
  • Cutting edge operation theaters & world-class transplant ICUs
  • Urology department: 3D Laparoscopy, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Ureteroscopy, RIRS, Endourology: PCNL
  • Objective swallowing evaluation services such as functional endoscopic evaluation of Swallowing & Video Fluoroscopic Swallow

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About the Macular Degeneration Surgery

What is macula and macular degeneration?

Macula is the yellowish oval area surrounding the retina of the eye, and it is the finest part where images are received. Degeneration of the macula occurs mostly at the age of 60, and hence, it is termed as age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Patients experiencing macular degeneration may not experience total blindness, but they may lose most of their central vision. The symptoms observed in this condition are the need for brighter light while reading, difficulty recognizing faces, decreased intensity of colors, etc.

Macular degeneration is mainly associated with aging. However, other factors such as smoking, hereditary, sedentary life style also cause macular degeneration.

What are the types of macular degeneration?

There are two types of macular degeneration. Each have different macular degeneration symptoms and are diagnosed with the help og macular degeneration test.

Dry AMD- It is the most common form of eye disease, and it is the early-intermediate stage of macular degeneration. The patients may experience slight vision changes; however, they may not notice the symptoms.

Wet AMD- It is the most severe form of macular degeneration that leads to complete vision loss. This occurs due to abnormal growth of blood vessels beneath retina and macula which leads to the destruction of healthy cells. It is proved that nearly 10% of people with macular degeneration have this type of AMD. If you have Wet AMD, macular degeneration symptoms may include seeing wavy lines, or dark spots throughout the day.

Juvenile MD- In some cases, macular degeneration can also affect young people, a condition called as juvenile macular degeneration. Scarring of macula is seen in such patients.

How is Macular Degeneration Surgery performed?

There is no special macular degeration treatment for dry AMD as it does not have any effect on side vision and it does not cause total blindness. But the progression of the disease can be prevented by a healthy lifestyle. It is proved that taking specific high-dose formulation of antioxidants and zinc decreases the risk of advanced AMD and the vision loss.

But in some cases, when the patients have advanced dry macular degeneration, Surgery can be done to implant a telescopic lens in one eye. This helps in improving both distance and close-up vision.

Some macular degeneration treatment options help slow down vision loss associated with wet AMD. These include:

1.Laser surgery

It is used to destroy abnormal blood vessels within the retina. A high beam of light is directed onto the blood vessels to destroy them. This treatment is effective in slowing vision loss in patients who have developed new blood vessels away from the cornea.

2.Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)

injections are prescribed to prevent abnormal blood vessels. Over expression of VEGF can cause vascular disease in the retina of the eye; which is inhibited by the anti- VEGF drugs that control or slow those diseases. Drugs which are classified as anti-VEGF drugs include aflibercept, bevacizumab, and ranibizumab.

3.Photodynamic laser therapy (PDT):

This involves laser treatment for selected areas of the retina. Your physician administers a drug called verteporfin into the vein of your arm. The drug travels the blood vessels and is absorbed by new blood vessels. Then, a low-power laser light is applied to the newly grown blood vessels; which activates the drug present in the blood vessels.

Once activated, the drug slows the growth of new blood vessels and slows the rate of vision loss.

Recovery from Macular Degeneration Surgery

The physician will prescribe eye drops to keep your eyes moisturized after the macular degeneration treatment. This also helps in preventing the infection after surgery. It takes nearly three to six weeks to heal after the AMD treatment.

Risks and complications

Laser therapy damages some of the nerve cells in the macula which may cause vision loss.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the factors affecting the cost of Macular Degeneration Surgery in India?

Macular Degeneration Surgery cost in India varies from one hospital to the other. There are many hospital that cover the cost of pre-surgical investigations of the patient in the treatment package. The treatment cost usually includes the expenses related to hospitalization, surgery, nursing, medicines, and anesthesia. There are many things that may increase the cost of Macular Degeneration Surgery in India, including prolonged hospital stay and complications after the procedure.

Which are some of the best clinics in India for Macular Degeneration Surgeryt?

There are many hospitals that perform Macular Degeneration Surgery in India. Some of the best hospitals for Macular Degeneration Surgery in India include the following:

  1. Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali
  2. Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj
How many days does it take to recover post Macular Degeneration Surgery in India?

The recovery of the patient many vary, depending on several factors. However, on an average, patient is supposed to stay for about 14 days in the country after discharge. This time frame is important to ensure that the surgery was successful and the patient is fit to fly back.

How much are the other expenses in India apart from the cost of Macular Degeneration Surgery?

Apart from the cost of Macular Degeneration Surgery, the patient is also required to pay additionally for daily meals and guest house accommodation. These charges starts from USD 50 per person.

Which are the best cities in India for Macular Degeneration Surgery Procedure?

There are many cities that offer Macular Degeneration Surgery in India, including the following:

  • Noida
  • Bangalore
  • New Delhi
  • Chennai
  • Gurugram
  • Mumbai
  • Hyderabad
How many days does one have to spend in the hospital for Macular Degeneration Surgery in India?

The average duration of stay at the hospital after Macular Degeneration Surgery is about 1 days for proper care and monitoring. The doctors team review the patient's recovery during this time with the help of blood tests and imaging scans. Once they feel that everything is on track, the patient is discharged.

What is the average rating of Hospitals in India offering Macular Degeneration Surgery?

The average rating for Macular Degeneration Surgery hospitals in India is 3.9. This rating is automatically calculated on the basis of several parameters such as the infrastructure of the hospital, quality of services, nursing support and other services.

How many hospitals offer Macular Degeneration Surgery in India?

There are more than 2 hospitals that offer Macular Degeneration Surgery in India. The above listed clinics are approved to perform the surgery and have proper infrastructure to handle Macular Degeneration Surgery patients. Apart from good services, the hospitals are known to follow all standard and legal guidelines as dictated by the local medical affairs body or organization.

Who are the best doctors for Macular Degeneration Surgery in India?

Some of the best medical specialists for Macular Degeneration Surgery in India are:

  1. Dr. Shibal Bhartiya
  2. Dr. Pallavee Rajbongshi Goswami
  3. Dr. Sreedhara Naik
  4. Dr. Uma Malliah
  5. Dr. Mahesh Kumar Gupta
  6. Dr. Neetu Sharma
What are the types of macular degeneration?

Macular degeneration is of two types:

  • Dry Macular degeneration (atrophic)- Approximately 90% of people around the world suffer from dry macular degeneration. In this condition, there is a formation of tiny yellow protein deposits, known as drusen, under your macula. As a result, this built of deposits gets dry and the macula gets thinner. Gradually, dry macular degeneration leads to vision loss. Most people don’t lose complete central vision. In some exceptional cases, dry macular degeneration can change into a wet form.
  • Wet Macular Degeneration (exudative)- Wet (exudative) macular degeneration develops when abnormal blood vessels develop beneath the retina and macula. Blood and fluid leak from the blood vessels. The term "exudative" refers to the way fluids ooze. A bulge forms in the macula as a result of fluid buildup. There may be some dark spots in your field of vision. A wet form of macular degeneration affects about 10% of people. This is a more severe type. It can quickly result in complete loss of central vision.
What are the stages of AMD?

There are three stages of dry macular degeneration. Symptoms such as vision loss are frequently not apparent until the disease is advanced. However, an eye specialist can detect signs during an exam.

  • Early: Your macula changes, but your vision remains unaffected.
  • Intermediate: Your vision may become hazy or wavy.
  • Late (advanced): Central vision completely fails.

Wet macular degeneration is already progressed to an advanced stage.

Do older people usually get macular degeneration?

Advanced age does not always inevitably cause macular degeneration. However, the normal aging process can lead to changes in the blood flow and structure, predisposing patients in progressing age to age-related macular degeneration.

Who is most at risk for macular degeneration?

The risks of macular degeneration significantly rise with age. People are more likely to be affected by it as they get older. However, there are other reasons which can lead to the development of macular degeneration at young ages. This includes-

  • Family history of macular degeneration
  • Being Overweight
  • High blood pressure/ Hypertension
  • Consuming high amounts of saturated fats
  • Smoking
Is macular degeneration preventable?

At present, there is no cure for macular degeneration. However, there are a lot of preventative measures to avoid the risk of getting the disease and prevent loss of vision. As per research, following some healthy choices can reduce the chances of AMD. These include-

  • Stop Smoking
  • Include regular exercise into your schedule
  • Maintain healthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels
  • Include greens, leafy vegetables, and other healthy food items in your diet
What are macular degeneration's warning signs and symptoms?

At early stages, macular degeneration may not have any signs or symptoms. The early signs of macular degeneration include a sudden or gradual change in the quality of vision or the straight lines may start looking distorted to you. This may eventually lead to a dramatic loss in your central vision.

Some other symptoms of macular degeneration include:

  • The appearance of dark, blurry, or whiteout areas in the center of your vision.
  • In certain rare cases, you may observe changes in the perception of color
Is macular degeneration curable?

There is currently no cure for dry age-related macular degeneration, but vision rehabilitation programs and low-vision devices can be used to improve visual skills, learn new ways to perform daily living activities, and adjust to life with age-related macular degeneration.

What is the treatment option currently available for macular degeneration?

Treatment for AMD is determined by the stage and type of the condition. There is currently no treatment for early AMD. An eye specialist will simply monitor how your eyes are doing through regular eye exams. Eating healthy, exercising regularly, and quitting smoking can all help.

If you have intermediate AMD in one or both eyes, dietary supplements (vitamins and minerals) may help prevent it from progressing to late AMD. If you have late AMD in only one eye, these supplements may help slow the progression of AMD in the other eye. If you have wet AMD, you may be able to stop further vision loss with the following treatments:

  • Anti-VEGF drugs (Injections)
  • Photodynamic therapy (PDT) (injections and laser treatment)

There is currently no treatment for late dry AMD, but researchers are working hard to find one.