Macular Degeneration in Redding

Eye care in Redding

If you are looking for an excellent eye care practice, then you will want to become familiar with our vision practice, Enterprise Optometry Group. At our office, patients can have complete eye care in Redding, including diagnosis and management of macular degeneration.

Our two expert optometrists to see for eye care in Redding are Dr. Gary Gallagher and Dr. Mitch Martin. Macular degeneration is a collective term for different types of eye diseases all of which affect the central vision. The most common type of age-related macular degeneration affects people over age 60. The exact cause of macular degeneration, is not known. However, if you are interested in preventing macular degeneration you will want to eat a diet that is rich in healthy green vegetables, not smoke, keep blood pressure at a healthy level, and engage in moderate exercise on a regular basis. The most common type of macular degeneration is age-related macular degeneration. It can be in either the wet or dry form. The wet age-related macular degeneration is very aggressive, and can lead to severe central vision loss. Dry age-related macular degeneration slowly progresses. Wet age related macular degeneration occurs when blood vessels begin to grow underneath the retina. These blood vessels are fragile, and can leak blood and fluid into the eye. This can raise the macula from its normal location, and interfere with the way the retina functions, as well. In these cases, vision loss can be very rapid and needs to be treated immediately. Periodic eye exams are very important for patients who have macular degeneration. There are diagnostic tests that can be performed to determine whether or not you are developing problems with macular degeneration. Symptoms of age-related macular degeneration can include blurred vision. The symptoms usually develop gradually, and can make reading, driving, and other vision difficult. Wet age-related macular degeneration can cause sudden vision loss in is often treated with laser surgery, photodynamic therapy, or injections into the eye.

For an appointment to be seen by our eye doctor for a complete eye care in Redding, contact us today.

3080 Victor Ave
Redding, California 96002
(530) 222-3166

By Enterprise Optometry Group

October 9, 2017