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Eye health · Macular degeneration
Macular degeneration: look after your central vision
AMD affects the area of the retina you use to read and recognise faces. At first it has no symptoms, which is why it is a good idea to have your eyes checked.
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What it is
What is macular degeneration?
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease of the macula, the central part of the retina that gives you sharp vision straight ahead: the vision you use to read, drive or recognise a face.
It is more common from the age of 55 and is one of the main causes of vision loss in older people. It does not cause total blindness: side vision is kept, but losing central vision makes everyday life much harder.
In its early stages it has no symptoms at all. That is why, from a certain age, it is a good idea to have your eyes checked regularly even if you see well.
Symptoms of macular degeneration
Blurry centre
You find it hard to read or see fine detail.
Wavy lines
Straight lines, such as a door frame or a floor tile, look crooked.
Spot in the centre
A blurry or dark area that can grow.
You need more light
To read, and colours look more faded.
Types
Dry and wet macular degeneration
Almost everyone starts with the dry form. Either type can affect one or both eyes.
The most common
Dry AMD
The macula gets thinner with age. It progresses slowly, over years, in three stages: early, intermediate and late.
- The early stage has no symptoms.
- In the intermediate stage you may notice slight blurring or difficulty in low light.
Less common, faster
Wet AMD
Abnormal blood vessels grow under the macula and leak blood and fluid. It appears in around 10% of people with macular degeneration and vision loss is faster.
- Its first symptom is usually seeing straight lines as wavy.
- It needs urgent assessment by an ophthalmologist.
How a person with AMD sees
The centre clouds over, the sides stay clear
People with macular degeneration often describe a blurry spot or a gap right where they are looking, and straight lines that look crooked. What is to the sides can still be seen, so many people can walk and get around at home, but they find it hard to read, sew or recognise someone until they are close.
The Amsler grid helps you notice those wavy lines: you cover one eye and look at the central dot. If you ever see it like the drawing on the right, make an appointment with an ophthalmologist as soon as possible.
Illustrative drawing: it cannot be used for diagnosis and does not replace an eye check.
In your eye test
What we look at and when we refer you
At LUPER we do not diagnose or treat macular degeneration: that is the ophthalmologist's job. What we do in the eye test (30 minutes, free) is look for signs so that it is not overlooked.
- Medical historyYour age, whether you smoke and whether there are cases of AMD in your family.
- Visual acuityHow well you see far away and up close, eye by eye.
- Amsler gridTo detect distortions in central vision.
- Check of the back of the eyeWe look at the condition of the retina and the optic nerve.
If we see anything unusual in the macula, we refer you to an ophthalmologist so they can carry out the tests they need (such as a dilated eye examination or optical coherence tomography, OCT) and decide on the treatment.
Book a free eye testPrevention
Can macular degeneration be slowed down?
There is no sure way to prevent it, but some habits can reduce the risk or delay vision loss.
Risk factors
- Being over 55.
- A family history of AMD.
- Smoking.
- A diet high in fat.
What can help
- Not smoking, or giving up.
- Exercising regularly.
- Keeping blood pressure and cholesterol in check.
- Eating fish, fruit and dark green leafy vegetables.
- Having your eyes checked regularly.
If you suddenly see straight lines as crooked, a spot appears in the centre or you lose central vision over a short time, see an ophthalmologist or go to A&E without waiting. With both types of AMD, loss of central vision can be fast, and the sooner it is assessed, the better.
Treatment
Treatment is decided by the ophthalmologist
It depends on the type and the stage. We explain it so you arrive at your appointment knowing what to ask.
Early
Monitoring
There is no treatment for the early stage: the ophthalmologist monitors your eyes with check-ups and recommends healthy habits.
Intermediate
Special supplements
A specific combination of vitamins and minerals (the AREDS formula) can help stop it progressing. Only take it if your ophthalmologist recommends it: it is not for smokers and it does not restore lost vision.
Wet
Injections and photodynamic therapy
Medicines injected into the eye (anti-VEGF) or photodynamic therapy, to try to slow down vision loss. For late dry AMD there is still no proven treatment; stem cells are being researched.
Living with macular degeneration
Low vision aids in Murcia
If AMD has already taken away some of your vision, there are aids that can make everyday life easier: reading magnifiers, filters that improve contrast, telescopic systems or electronic magnifiers. At LUPER we advise you and fit the one that suits you best. They do not restore lost vision, but they help you make the most of the vision you have.
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Frequently asked questions about macular degeneration
What is macular degeneration?
It is a disease that damages the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp vision straight ahead. It is called age-related macular degeneration (AMD) because it is more common from the age of 55. There are two types: dry, the most common, which progresses slowly, and wet, which is less common and faster.
What are the symptoms of macular degeneration?
At first it has no symptoms. Later, blurry central vision, straight lines that look wavy, a blurry or dark spot in the centre, more faded colours and needing more light to read may appear. If straight lines suddenly look crooked, see an ophthalmologist immediately.
How does a person with macular degeneration see?
They see a blurry area or a gap in the centre of where they are looking, and straight lines can look crooked. Side vision is kept, which is why many people manage at home but have difficulty reading, driving or recognising faces.
Can macular degeneration be slowed down?
There is no cure, but you can reduce the risk or delay vision loss: not smoking, exercising, keeping blood pressure and cholesterol under control and eating fish and green leafy vegetables. At some stages the ophthalmologist may prescribe supplements or treatments. Regular check-ups help detect it in time.
Are there vitamins for macular degeneration?
There is a specific combination of vitamins and minerals (the AREDS formula) that can help stop intermediate AMD progressing. It should only be taken if the ophthalmologist recommends it, it is not suitable for smokers and it does not restore vision that has already been lost.
Is there any new treatment for macular degeneration?
For wet AMD there are injections into the eye (anti-VEGF) and photodynamic therapy, which try to slow down vision loss. For late dry AMD there is still no proven treatment; stem cells and gene therapy are being researched. It is always assessed and decided by the ophthalmologist.
Does macular degeneration cause blindness?
It does not cause total blindness, because it does not affect side vision. But losing central vision can make reading, driving or recognising faces much harder. That is what low vision aids are for.
Can you detect macular degeneration at LUPER?
In our free 30-minute eye test, we check the back of the eye and your central vision, for example with the Amsler grid. If we see signs of AMD, we refer you to an ophthalmologist, who is the one who makes the diagnosis and decides on the treatment.
What glasses or magnifiers help if I have macular degeneration?
Ordinary prescription glasses do not correct AMD, but there are low vision aids, such as reading magnifiers, filters or electronic magnifiers, that help you make the most of the vision you have. At LUPER we advise you and fit the most suitable one in the low vision consultation.
Macular degeneration: types, causes and treatment
What is age-related macular degeneration?
Macular degeneration is a progressive eye disease that affects the macula, the central area of the retina responsible for clear, detailed vision. That is why it makes activities such as reading, driving or recognising faces difficult. It is more common from the age of 55 and is one of the most frequent causes of vision loss in older adults, although it does not cause total blindness because peripheral vision is kept.
Types: dry and wet macular degeneration
Dry macular degeneration is the most common: the macula gradually thins and the disease progresses over years. Wet macular degeneration appears in around 10% of cases: abnormal blood vessels grow under the macula and leak blood or fluid, and vision gets worse quickly, so it needs urgent attention from an ophthalmologist.
Symptoms and causes
Blurred or distorted vision in the centre, straight lines that look wavy, dark spots in the centre of vision, difficulty in low light and less vivid colours. The exact cause is not fully known, but age, family history, smoking and a diet high in fat increase the risk.
How it is detected
In LUPER's personalised eye test we measure your visual acuity, use the Amsler grid and check the back of the eye. If we find signs, we refer you to an ophthalmologist, who confirms the diagnosis with a dilated eye examination and, if needed, optical coherence tomography (OCT).
Treatment of macular degeneration
It depends on the type and the stage, and it is always prescribed by the ophthalmologist. In the intermediate stage, vitamin and mineral supplements (AREDS formula) may be recommended; in wet AMD, anti-VEGF injections or photodynamic therapy. For late dry AMD there is still no proven treatment, although new therapies with stem cells and gene therapy are being researched.
Living with macular degeneration
Low vision aids, such as reading magnifiers, filters or electronic magnifiers, help you make the most of the vision you have left. See also other eye diseases in eye health, such as glaucoma or cataracts.
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General information checked against medical sources: National Eye Institute (NEI/NIH), age-related macular degeneration, and MedlinePlus. It does not replace an assessment by an ophthalmologist.
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Sonia Merino Santiago (Ayame)Hace 5 meses · LUPER Marcos Redondo
Vine en Abril a traer mis monturas a ponerle lentes, pedir presupuesto para mis monturas y el precio me ha gustado. Ademas de un trato excelente, buenos precios, grandes profesionales, magníficas promociones, únete a la familia Luper. Hoy ha comenzado mi primer día de muchos junto a esta magnífica empresa murcianica. Mil gracias!! En poco tendré mis preciosas gafas y el mes que viene otras al 50%. Puedes pagar unas y luego las otras. Fácil, sencillo, profesional e impecable. Te Dan tu informe oftalmológico detallado. Y me rellenan el tarrito limpiacristales para siempre gratis con mi compra. A que esperas?? Se lo he recomendado ya a todas mis amistades, porque lo bueno se comparte. Mil gracias!!
15/05 He llevado 4 monturas aprovechando el 50% para graduar mis gafas, una de ellas de sol. Y quedaron preciosas. Mil gracias siempre 💕
P MMHace 3 semanas · LUPER Canalejas
Trato humano muy bueno. La calidad de las gafas nefasta, propaganda engañosa en mi caso. Valoraré poner hoja de reclamaciones en consumo ya que la solución que me han dado a mi problema, cristales que se empañan nada más usarlos y montura defectuosa, es comprarme otras y pagar el 50% después de haber pagado por unas gafas, repito, defectuosas, más de 1000 euros.
No volveré, ni hablaré bien de ustedes.
Sandra Martinez SáezHace 2 semanas · LUPER San Pedro del Pinatar
Muy muy contenta. Me he elegido unas gafas preciosas y además he tenido 20 € de descuento. La chica que me atendió fue súper amable y simpática. ¡Sin duda, muy recomendable!
LAURA FERNANDEZ EGEAHace una semana · LUPER Marcos Redondo
Me compré dos gafas en mayo, me dijeron que tardaban 3 días y tardaron 3 semanas en dármelas. Cuando me las probé me mareé en la óptica. Me fui a casa y me las puse y tuve un mareo que me duro varias horas, no podía hacer nada ni cuidar de mi hijo. Fui a la óptica y me dijeron que no entendían que pasaba que era super raro. Me hicieron un cambio y me dieron otras gafas. Otra vez esperando una semana. Más de un mes sin gafas. Pues con las gafas nuevas también me mareaba pero menos. Fui y me decían que no entendían que pasaba que era muy raro. Al final me he ido a otra óptica y es que estaban mal graduadas y el centro óptico mal puesto. Me he gastado 180€ en perder el tiempo y dar vueltas y no tener gafas que me valgan.
Juan Manuel HernandezHace 2 meses · LUPER Canalejas
Una experiencia magnífica desde el primer momento. El trato es cercano, amable y muy profesional, y se nota que realmente se preocupan por encontrar la mejor opción para cada cliente. El estudio visual fue muy completo y la variedad de monturas es increíble, con opciones para todos los gustos y precios muy buenos. Sin duda, un lugar de confianza al que volveré y que recomiendo totalmente.
Joaquin Moya TárragaHace 2 meses · LUPER San Pedro del Pinatar
Quiero dejar esta reseña para destacar el trato de Ópticas Luper, pero sobre todo para agradecer de corazón a María. Hacía tiempo que no me encontraba con una atención al cliente tan brillante, atenta y cercana.
Fui a comprar unas gafas de sol y María marcó por completo la diferencia. Tiene un ojo clínico y un gusto impecable para asesorar: supo al instante qué montura y cristales encajaban mejor con mis facciones y estilo. Su paciencia, su simpatía natural y la pasión con la que hace su trabajo convierten la compra en un auténtico placer. Se nota cuando a alguien le apasiona lo que hace y cuida cada detalle con tanto cariño.
Salí encantadísimo con mis gafas nuevas y con la certeza de que no piso otra óptica que no sea esta. ¡Empleadas como María valen oro!
Recomendable al 200%.
virginia romero abenzaHace 6 meses · LUPER Marcos Redondo
Hoy he estado y me ha atendido Jaime. Muy profesional, sincero y honesto. Me he hecho dos gafas, unas progresivas y otras de lejos con clip para sol. Mis dos amigas son clientas y también han estado hace dos días. Me voy muy satisfecha y deseando recoger mis nuevas gafas
EnriqueHace 2 meses · LUPER Canalejas
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Una atención excepcional, de las que ya no se encuentran fácilmente
Quiero destacar especialmente la experiencia que he tenido en Audiologia Lúper, en Murcia. Desde el primer momento, el trato ha sido absolutamente excepcional: cercano, amable, paciente y, sobre todo, muy profesional.
Te hacen sentir cómodo y bien atendido desde que entras por la puerta, algo que para mí tiene muchísimo valor. Se nota que no se limitan simplemente a hacer su trabajo, sino que realmente se preocupan por la persona que tienen delante y por ofrecerle la mejor atención posible.
Me voy con una sensación de total satisfacción y confianza. Da gusto encontrar profesionales que trabajan con tanta dedicación y que además ofrecen un trato tan humano.
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AndreaHace 3 meses · LUPER San Pedro del Pinatar
Llevo varios años acudiendo para hacerme nuevas gafas y estoy encantada. Siempre que puedo cojo cita para la revisión de la vista con Pilar porque es una gran profesional, muy agradable, siempre aconsejando que gafas te quedan mejor y enseñando todos los modelos de la tienda. Sin duda, la recomiendo 100%!
JUAN PEDRO ALCOLEA ABENZAHace 3 meses · LUPER Marcos Redondo
El trato ha sido espectacular,muy amable y comprometida.
En relación al precio,me he quedado sorprendido,por qué las ultimas gafas que compré me costaron una buena pasta y aquí me llevo dos pares de gafas por poco dinero.
Muy buena impresión .
La recomiendo.
Jonatan Lopez NavarroHace 1 mes · LUPER Canalejas
Acabo de salir de está magnifica óptica y he decir que habéis ganado un cliente, tanto por la variedad que hay de gafas, como por el examen de graduación que ha sido espectacular y José Ángel me lo ha explicado todo super bien y de forma muy profesional. Un crack . Un 100 de 10 por todo lo alto. ..
100% recomendable
cristina llopHace 11 meses · LUPER San Pedro del Pinatar
He pedido online unas gafas de sol y la atención de Pilar, María y Marián ha sido en todo momento estupendo. El producto perfecto y la presentación genial con una funda monísima + gamuza y líquido para limpiarlas.
El l envío ha sido rapidisimo.
Muchas gracias por el servicio chicas
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