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    Yellow Spot Disease

    Age-related macular degeneration, also known as macular degeneration, is a disease that occurs generally after the age of 65, with the loss of cells in the macular region of the eye’s retina, which is responsible for sharp vision. Macular degeneration, which is one of the most common causes of vision loss in later ages, has two types: dry and wet. Treatment options also vary depending on the type of disease.

    What are the Risk Factors for Macular Disease?

    Although there is no known definitive cause of macular degeneration, groups that are more likely to be seen are known;

    • 65 years and above
    • Female gender
    • Having a family history
    • Smoking
    • High blood pressure and cholesterol levels

    What are the symptoms of macular degeneration?

    The disease may not cause any symptoms in the early stages. In the following stages;

    • Decrease in image quality in the central visual field
    • Hazy vision
    • Inability to see in low light intensity
    • Distortion in the image and distortion of lines

    Diagnosis in Macular Disease

    The diagnosis, staging and type of macular degeneration can be determined with Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA) or Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCT-A, drug-free angiography) tests performed after a detailed eye examination.

    Treatment of Macular Disease

    Once macular degeneration occurs, there is no treatment to completely cure the disease. Current treatments are aimed at stopping the progression of the disease.

    Staging and typing of the disease becomes important when deciding on treatment.
    Vitamin supplements (Lutein, Zeaxanthin, etc.) and intraocular telescopic lenses in very special cases are used in the treatment of dry type macular degeneration.

    In the treatment of wet macular degeneration, intraocular injection treatments or retinal surgeries can be applied in cases where bleeding is fresh and significant. Although PDT laser (Photodynamic Therapy) treatments were tried in the past, current treatment has now been replaced by intraocular injections.

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