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There is no universal cure for either type of AMD. Some individuals with wet AMD can prevent further progression of damage with laser photocoagulation therapy. Light rays are focused by a thermal laser to burn off abnormal blood vessels forming beneath the macula, preventing fur...[read article]
Tests for Wet AMD
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Ophthalmoscopy is an examination of the back part of the eyeball (fundus), which includes the retina, optic disc, choroid, and blood vessels. More
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The visual acuity test is used to determine the smallest letters a person can read on a standardized chart or card held 14 - 20 feet away. More
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Fluorescein angiography is an eye test that uses a special dye and camera to look at blood flow in the retina and choroid. More
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The slit-lamp examination looks at structures that are at the front of the eye. More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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A standard ophthalmic exam is a series of tests done to check your vision and the health of your eyes. See also: Refraction test More
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Home vision tests measure the ability to see fine detail. More
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A color vision test checks your ability to distinguish between different colors. More
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Optical Coherence Tomography
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Fluorescein angiography is an eye test that uses a special dye and camera to look at blood flow in the retina and choroid. More
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Indocyanine Green Angiography
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Medical Procedures for Wet AMD
Surgical Procedures for Wet AMD
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Macular Translocation
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Photocoagulation therapy is a method of treating detachments (tears) of the retina (the layer of light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye) with an argon laser. ... More
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Prescribed Medications for Wet AMD
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BEVACIZUMAB (be va SIZ yoo mab) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets a protein found in many cancer cell types, and halts cancer growth. This drug treats many cancers... More
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Vitamin E (VAHY tuh min E) is a vitamin found in nature. It is added to a healthy diet to prevent or to treat low vitamin E levels. More
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VITAMIN A (VAHY tuh min A) is a vitamin found in nature. It is added to a healthy diet to prevent or treat low vitamin A levels. It is also used to treat some genet... More
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SELENIUM (se LEE nee um) is a mineral found in nature. It is added to a healthy diet to prevent or to treat low selenium levels. More
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ASCORBIC ACID (a SKOR bik AS id) is a naturally occurring form of vitamin C. It is used to treat or prevent low levels of vitamin C and to treat scurvy. More
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zinc sulfate
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PEGAPTANIB (peg AP ta nib) is a drug that is injected into the eye. It is used to treat macular degeneration. This treatment results in a slowing of the disease and... More
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RANIBIZUMAB (RA ni BIZ oo mab) is an injectable medicine for the eye. It is used to treat wet macular degeneration. This medicine helps to slow the disease and may ... More
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Over the Counter Medications for Wet AMD
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Vitamin E (VAHY tuh min E) is a vitamin found in nature. It is added to a healthy diet to prevent or to treat low vitamin E levels. More
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VITAMIN A (VAHY tuh min A) is a vitamin found in nature. It is added to a healthy diet to prevent or treat low vitamin A levels. It is also used to treat some genet... More
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SELENIUM (se LEE nee um) is a mineral found in nature. It is added to a healthy diet to prevent or to treat low selenium levels. More
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ASCORBIC ACID (a SKOR bik AS id) is a naturally occurring form of vitamin C. It is used to treat or prevent low levels of vitamin C and to treat scurvy. More
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zinc sulfate
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