Routine Eye Exams
Particularly after the age of 50, it is essential to remain informed about your health conditions. After age 45, the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends a dilated eye exam every three years. It is advantageous to maintain vigilance regarding your situation. If your doctor detects early signs of macular degeneration, you can take multiple measures to delay the progression of the disease. Once the disease is discovered, it cannot be cured, but early detection allows for effective treatment.
In addition, you can perform a portable vision test to look for signs of macular degeneration. It is a straightforward procedure involving gazing at a paper grid. Make a doctor’s appointment if you observe that lines that should be straight are becoming wavy and your vision is becoming darker.
Learn Your Family Tree
People with a first-degree relative with AMD have a high risk of developing macular degeneration themselves. People with a family history of this disease may also have trouble recognising faces, struggle to adjust to dim lighting, and perceive wavy straight lines.
If you are in your middle years and your family has a history of age-related macular degeneration, you can protect yourself from the disease by employing all of the above remedies. There is a good chance that taking all the necessary precautions will prevent the progression of the disease.
