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    What is Age-related macular degeneration and how can it be treated?

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    Dr Madeleine Adams

    Ophthalmologist (Eye Specialist)

    Dr Madeleine Adams is an experienced ophthalmologist specialising in cataract and lens surgery, providing custom vision corrections to best suit your eyes and your lifestyle. … View Profile

    Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that cause progressive loss of central vision. Macular degeneration is the leading cause of legal blindness and severe vision loss in older Australians.

    The earlier that macular degeneration is detected the earlier that steps can be undertaken to help slow its progression and save sight through treatment and/or lifestyle modifications.

    Intravitreal injections are the most successful treatment for wet AMD. This treatment involves the injection of medication into the eye and studies have shown that this treatment is effective in preventing visual loss and can improve vision in some patients.

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