Turkey Macular Degeneration
Like every tissue in the human body, the delicate tissues that make up the eye can also be affected by aging. Aging, combined with some environmental effects, causes wear and tear on the eye tissues. This wear and tear accumulates over time and begins to negatively affect the individual’s vision quality. The condition known as macular degeneration or age-related macular degeneration also occurs in this way.
The retina is located in the eye, which is an area rich in nerve cells. The macula, or the yellow spot, is located in the center of the retina. If this structure wears out due to factors such as aging, macular degeneration occurs. Macular degeneration can affect a person’s vision both near and far. Because it makes it difficult for a person to focus on something near or far. Therefore, the person cannot obtain detailed vision. Macular degeneration makes it difficult for a person to do many activities, from driving to reading, from watching television to spending time on their phone. Therefore, patients who suspect macular degeneration should see an ophthalmologist to ensure a definitive diagnosis and treatment. In the rest of our article, we will answer frequently asked questions such as “How is macular degeneration treated?”, “What causes macular degeneration?”, “Who is affected by macular degeneration?” and “What happens if macular degeneration is not treated?”
You can call us to get detailed information about macular degeneration treatment in Turkey and make an appointment with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yasin Şakir Göker, who is an expert in the field of eye diseases.
What is Macular Degeneration?
Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration, is an eye disease that generally occurs with age. Right in the center of the retina of the eye is the macula, the yellow spot that allows us to focus on things and see in detail. If this structure wears out and changes over time, macular degeneration occurs. Macular degeneration is a significant disorder that can affect the daily activities of an individual.
What Causes Macular Degeneration?
Macular degeneration, as we mentioned before, is a disease that occurs with advancing age. The eye, like many tissues in the body, is affected by aging. Formations such as macular degeneration in the eye can lose their old, healthy structure. This makes it difficult for the individual to have a detailed view, and the individual has difficulty focusing on any object or text.
What are the symptoms of macular degeneration?
Symptoms of macular degeneration may include:
- Difficulty in recognizing faces and objects.
- Difficulty in recognizing letters, especially in dimly lit environments.
- Inability to look at an object, text or person carefully, blurring of central vision.
- Being affected by light changes.
- Needing more light when reading or working.
Patients who experience such symptoms should consult an ophthalmologist so that diagnosis and treatment can be possible.
Who Gets Macular Degeneration?
Macular degeneration is usually seen in individuals in their 50s. Individuals who smoke, obese patients, cardiovascular patients and individuals with a family history of macular degeneration may also be in the risk group.
What are the Types of Macular Degeneration?
There are two types of macular degeneration:
Dry Macular Degeneration: Dry macular degeneration is the most common type of macular degeneration. In dry macular degeneration, the disease can start in one eye and then appear in the other. If only one eye has macular degeneration, the person’s vision is not affected much. In some individuals, dry macular degeneration can turn into wet macular degeneration over time.
Wet Macular Degeneration: Wet macular degeneration can occur due to reasons such as fluid accumulation at the back of the eye or abnormal vascular growth in the eye. It is a much more serious type.
How Is Macular Degeneration Treated? How Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treated?
Previously, macular degeneration was treated with various laser treatments. However, these treatments generally stopped the progression of the disease, not cured it.
Today, macular degeneration can be treated to a large extent with injection therapy. Thus, patients can have a much better vision and continue their daily lives without any problems. For detailed information on the subject, you can review our article titled Intraocular Injection Treatment on our website.
Turkey Macular Degeneration Treatment Prices 2025
Macular degeneration treatment prices in Turkey may vary from person to person depending on the treatment application.
