Low And Behold
July 16, 2005 (PRLEAP.COM) Health News
Visual distortion that cannot be corrected to (near) normal with corrective lenses or surgery is referred to as "low vision." The leading cause of low vision is age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which involves deterioration of the macula (an area at the back of the eye responsible for sharp central vision). Other common causes of low vision include glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts http://www.neovisioneyecenter.com/cataract.html. Fortunately, vision loss can often be slowed if the problem is caught in time. Because people do not usually know what their vision is being compromised by ADM, it is important to schedule regular comprehensive eye exams. The sooner that eye diseases and conditions are diagnosed, the greater the likelihood of saving the vision that remains.Many older people develop age-related macular degeneration as part of the body's natural aging process. The nest way to protect yourself from vision is with regular, thorough eye exams. You can't treat a disease you don't know you have. Macular degeneration http://www.neovisioneyecenter.com/macular.html can cause different symptoms in different people. We suggest you call NeoVision Eye Center and schedule an appointment for a comprehensive eye exam. You can trust your eyesight to our formidable knowledge and experience. Your eyes are special and deserve the best.
Schedule a comprehensive eye examination with an ophthalmologist to check the health of your eyes at NeoVision Eye Center.
P.S. Age is a major risk factor for macular degeneration.
Shobha Tandon, MD, PhD, is an ophthalmologist and Medical Director of NeoVision Eye Center with offices at 2 Union Square in Union City, and at 2500 Hospital Drive, Bldg. 11 in Mountain View.