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Condition

Fuchs’ Dystrophy

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What is Fuchs’ Dystrophy ?

A lazy eye, also known by its medical term amblyopia, is a vision condition that occurs in childhood. A lazy eye in children can develop between birth and the age of seven years old, when one eye is used less than the other. As a result, the affected eye is not able to build a strong link with the brain and will have reduced vision.

Typically, amblyopia only affects one eye, although in rare instances, both eyes may be affected due to a strong glasses prescription. It is estimated that this condition affects around 1 in 50 children.

Causes of Fuchs’ Dystrophy

The exact causes of macular degeneration are still unknown, but certain factors increase the risk of developing AMD.
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Individuals who smoke have a higher risk of developing macular degeneration

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Overweight or obesity

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High blood pressure

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Family history

Fuchs’ Dystrophy  Symptoms

The following are common signs and symptoms associated with age-related macular degeneration:
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Distorted or blurred vision

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Loss of central vision

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Impaired ability to see fine details

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Preserved peripheral vision

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Diminished color perception

When to seek medical advice
To ensure early detection and appropriate treatment for age-related macular degeneration, it is important to schedule regular eye examinations with an optician. During these examinations, a specialist optometrist will conduct a macular degeneration test, which involves assessing your vision and examining the back of your eye using a magnifying instrument. In some cases, the optometrist may administer eye drops to facilitate the examination. It’s important to note that these drops may temporarily blur your vision for approximately 4-6 hours. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid driving immediately after your appointment if you have received these drops.
Treatment Options
During your consultation with a specialist, a personalized treatment plan for macular degeneration will be discussed. However, the following provides an overview of the current treatment options available:

At Lions Eye SightFirst Hospital, we offer intravitreal injections as a treatment for wet macular degeneration. These injections utilize medications such as Ranibizumab (Lucentis) or Aflibercept (Eylea), which belong to a group of medicines known as anti-VEGF drugs. Regularly injecting these medications into the eye can help prevent the growth, leakage, and bleeding of abnormal blood vessels under the retina.

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